Contribution of Ankle Dorsiflexor Strength to Walking Endurance in People With Spastic Hemiplegia After Stroke

This is the first study, to our knowledge, to document the importance of ankle dorsiflexor strength as an independent determinant of walking endurance in stroke survivors with spastic plantarflexors. Our findings suggest that stroke rehabilitation programs aiming to improve walking endurance should include strengthening exercises for the ankle dorsiflexors.