Methods and Tools for Measurement of Genu Recurvatum in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review

Background: The effect of interventions in post stroke patients on proxies of motor changes especially Genu Recurvatum (GR) are well documented in literature. However, evidence based standard methods for its assessment haven’t been established yet in patients with stroke. Objectives: To explore literature to determine standard method for evaluation of Genu Recurvatum and to find out the best strategy or Instruments to assessed GR and the estimated range of knee hyperextension Stroke patients. Data sources: A computerized Systematic Literature search was performed, from January 2000 to October 2022 to extract data. A best evidence synthesis was conducted to summarize the results. Result: Twelve studies were included in the review. Eight out of ten studies have mentioned the degrees of GR. Various different methods have been found, commonest being the analysis of gait cycle by software and stance phase of gait cycle being commonest position. Conclusion: The most widely preferred position for assessment of GR is stance phase of gait cycle by videotaping it and analysis with software method in patients with Stroke. Key words: Genu Recurvatum, Hyperextension, Hemiplegia, Stroke .