OBJECTIVES Increased resistance to stretch of muscles after stroke may be the result of centrally mediated neural factors such as spasticity or local, peripheral factors such as muscle contracture or ...

A third of stroke survivors experienced upper extremity pain, which was associated with poor arm functional recovery at 12 ...

Earlier administration of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) for upper limb spasticity is key in preventing contracture, yet healthcare professionals are more likely to see patients between 3 and 6 ...

Potentially, this marker could be used in clinical practice to help identify high-risk patients and guide treatment strategies. Post-stroke spasticity can significantly hinder rehabilitation and ...

The geko device combines use with existing treatments to improve spasticity and range of motion following stroke, and in ...

He also referenced a global webinar on stroke awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic, which attracted over 5,000 participants from 36 countries. Dr Surya noted the introduction of specialised courses ...

Apr. 10, 2025 — A new study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke ...

Post-stroke muscle weakness can lead to a lack of movement. Muscle atrophy can be prevented through post-stroke physical therapy and rehabilitation. Muscle spasticity and a painfulness stiffness also ...

Background OnabotulinumtoxinA has demonstrated significant benefit in adult focal spasticity. This study reviews the injection patterns (i.e., muscle distribution, dosing) of onabotulinumtoxinA ...

Motoneuron Pool,Muscle Spindle,Polysynaptic,Stretch Reflex,Additional Input,Motor Unit,Multiplate,Muscle Cells,Neuromorphic Model,Passive Stretch,Sensory Neurons ...

Correspondence to: Professor Alan J Thompson Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK; a.thompsonion.ucl.ac.uk Spasticity is a common symptom seen in many neurological conditions, ...

When I see a person for the first time with spasticity, the first thing I need to ask the patient is how it's affecting them. Sometimes, it's pain. Sometimes, it's discomfort. And sometimes ...