Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Objectives. To investigate the feasibility of inhibiting the stretch reflex of the soleus muscle by a conditioning stimulus applied to the deep peroneal nerve in spastic stroke participants during the early swing phase of gait. Materials and Methods. ⋯ Conclusions. It is concluded that the inhibition of the soleus stretch reflex with an electrical conditioning stimulus applied to the deep peroneal nerve is feasible in the early swing phase of walking. This shows a potential for being used in the rehabilitation of walking by spastic stroke persons.