Abstrakt
Spasticity is a common manifestation of lesion of central motor pathways. It is essential for correct anti-spastic treatment that passive and active contributions to increased muscle stiffness are distinguished. Here, we combined biomechanical and electrophysiological evaluation to distinguish the contribution of active reflex mechanisms from passive muscle properties to ankle joint stiffness in 31 healthy, 10 stroke, 30 multiple sclerosis and 16 spinal cord injured participants. The results were compared to routine clinical evaluation of spasticity.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology |
Vol/bind | 121 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1939-51 |
Antal sider | 13 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 nov. 2010 |