Distinguishing active from passive components of ankle plantar flexor stiffness in stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis

Jakob Lorentzen, Michael J Grey, Clarissa Crone, Dominique Mazevet, Fin Biering-Sørensen, Jens B Nielsen

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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.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftClinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
Vol/bind121
Udgave nummer11
Sider (fra-til)1939-51
Antal sider13
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 nov. 2010

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