Knee hyperextension during stance is a common gait deficit in patients following stroke.This is commonly due to all of the following impairments EXCEPT

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Knee hyperextension during stance is caused by weak knee extensors, impaired proprioception and ankle plantar flexor contracture. Hip flexor contracture would cause hip flexion, not knee hyperextension.

Knee Hyperextension During Stance Is a Common Gait Deficit in Patients