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Study tests influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function

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	February 13, 2018
	Cardiology
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Study tests influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function

A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. The study, the first to test the influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function, is published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurophysiology.

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