The Effects of closed and open kinetic chain exercises on Lower Limb muscle strength in sub acute and chronic stroke patients.

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  •   Dr Shrikrishna Shinde Shinde Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India 414111

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Background Muscle weakness is a common consequence of stroke and can result in a decrease in physical activity. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the close kinetic chain (CKC) exercise and open kinetic chain (OKC) exercise on muscle strength of the paretic lower limb in subacute and chronic stroke subjects. Methodology: Thirty patients with subacute and chronic stroke were enrolled. They were randomly allocated to three groups: CKC exercise group (n = 14), OKC exercise group (n = 14) CKC and OKC exercise groups were trained 4 times per week for 4 weeks. Results: Muscle strength was significantly increased in both CKC exercise and OKC exercise groups P (0.001). However, muscle strength was significantly increased in only the CKC exercise group. P (0.001) Conclusion: The present study indicates that CKC exercise can improve lower limb muscle strength in sub-acute and chronic stroke subjects, leading to the improved functional performance of stroke survivors

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2026-09-25

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Shinde Shinde, D. S. (2026). The Effects of closed and open kinetic chain exercises on Lower Limb muscle strength in sub acute and chronic stroke patients. VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, 2(2), 96–100. Retrieved from https://www.vimsptcr.in/index.php/VIMSJPT/article/view/109

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Volume 2, Issue 2, 2020

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