DISCUSSION
The distinctive gait patterns of hemiplegic patients
include a slow gait cycle and velocity, differences between
the affected side and unaffected side step length, a short
stance phase, and a relatively long swing phase on the affected
side14, 15). Restoration of the ability to gait is a very
important goal for stroke patients, and therefore, evaluating gait patterns of hemiplegic patients and analyzing the related
elements is meaningful16, 17). To contribute to the treatment
of problems with gait, this study aimed to discover the effects
of hip extension muscle strengthening on gait ability
and stable gait.