Abstract: Spasticity, contracture, and muscle weakness are major sources of disability in stroke. Changes of torque-generating capacity as well as reflex and non-reflex properties of ankle plantar ...

Kainat is an aspiring future doctor currently in 4th year of medical school with more than 2 years as a writer for health and wellness. Throughout her medical school, she has participated in different ...

Have you ever wondered why your leg kicks when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer? It's because of your reflex. A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, ...

Walking engages muscles in your legs, hips, and core. You can engage more muscles while walking by adding resistance, such as wearing a weighted vest or using walking poles. Though walking doesn't ...

If you’ve ever come face-to-face with a live scorpion, you know a glimpse of its stinger is enough to make you flee. The scorpion stretch is designed to mimic the appearance of a scorpion—not to ...