Enhancing and Rehabilitation of Gait and Mobility in Chronic Stroke
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 1393
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chronic stroke; gait rehabilitation mobility; physical therapy; technology-assisted interventions; assessment
Interests: neuroscience; neurorehabilitation; motor control; neuropsychology; psychometry
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Interests: stroke rehabilitation; neurorehabilitation; physiotherapy; gait analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Chronic stroke survivors face persistent impairments that lead to reduced mobility and quality of life. Furthermore, these individuals are less active than their peers, with restricted community participation. Nevertheless, in the chronic phase, meaningful improvements in mobility are possible through high-intensity, task-specific and personalized rehabilitation. Traditional approaches (task-specific practice, strengthening exercises, aerobic conditioning, balance training and neuromuscular re-education) and technology-assisted interventions (robotic gait trainers, body-weight–supported treadmill training, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality and wearable sensors) have shown efficacy. However, optimal protocols and long-term effects require further investigation. This Special Issue invites manuscripts exploring innovative interventions to enhance gait and mobility in chronic stroke populations.
Dr. Maria-Arantzazu Ruescas-Nicolau
Dr. Marco Iosa
Guest Editors
Dr. María Luz Sánchez-Sánchez
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- chronic stroke
- gait rehabilitation
- mobility
- physical therapy
- technology-assisted interventions
- assessment
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