Retrospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2023; 11(19): 4531-4543
Published online Jul 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i19.4531
Application of cross-migration theory in limb rehabilitation of stroke patients with hemiplegia
Yan-Hong Lu, Yi Fu, Jin Shu, Li-Yan Yan, Hai-Jian Shen
Yan-Hong Lu, Yi Fu, Jin Shu, Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
Li-Yan Yan, Hai-Jian Shen, Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
Author contributions: Lu YH and Fu Y contributed equally to this work; Shu J designed the study; Yan LY contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; Shen HJ and Lu YH were involved in the data and writing of this article; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Department of Geriatric Rehabilitation, Shibei Hospital, Jing'an District, Shanghai Institutional Review Board.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Jian Shen, RN, Associate Chief Nurse, Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, No. 4460 Gonghe Xin Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040, China. lemondeer2001Lyh@163.com
Received: April 6, 2023
Peer-review started: April 6, 2023
First decision: April 19, 2023
Revised: May 8, 2023
Accepted: May 22, 2023
Article in press: May 22, 2023
Published online: July 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Unilateral ankle dorsiflexion resistance training on the healthy side can improve lower limb motor function and lead to cross-migration of strength in hemiplegic stroke patients.