Management of spasticity in stroke
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Management of spasticity in stroke.
Spasticity treatment must be considered in relation to other impairments with functional goals defined prior to intervention. The effects of muscle co-contraction and involuntary limb movement associated with exaggerated cutaneous reflexes or effort as well as stretch reflex hyperexcitability need to be considered. Exacerbating factors such as pain must be identified. Physical therapy and conve...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Medical Bulletin
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0007-1420,1471-8391
DOI: 10.1258/0007142001903111