Investigator: Carolynn Patten, PhD PT

Project Staff: Felix E. Zajac, PhD, Charles G. Burgar, MD, and Kevin C. McGill, PhD

Summary: Muscle weakness is an important aspect of post-stroke hemiplegia. This project investigates the neural component of muscle weakness in hemiplegia by studying motor-unit recruitment and firing-rate modulation in hemiplegic subjects. A better understanding of muscle weakness will enable us to develop more effective strategies for stroke rehabilitation.

Funding Source: VA RR&D Career Development Award

Years: 1998 - 2001