Mobility after traumatic brain injury: Relationships with ankle joint power generation and motor skill level

Abstract

BACKGROUND:: Reduced balance, spasticity, contractures, muscle weakness, and motor skill levels may all contribute to mobility limitations after traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet the key physical impairments that contribute to mobility limitations remain unclear. OBJECTIVE:: The aim of this study was to determine which physical impairments best predict mobility performance after a period of 6 months of rehabilitation. PARTICIPANTS:: Participants with TBI were selected if they were receiving therapy for mobility limitations but were able to walk without physical assistance. OUTCOME MEASURES:: The clinical assessment included measures of balance, spasticity, and contracture, and 3-dimensional ..