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Evaluation of spasticity
DOI:10.1016/j.clinph.2025.02.258.png)
摘要
En 中文
There is no generally accepted definition of spasticity, but hyperexcitable stretch reflexes, exaggerated tendon jerks, clonus, spasms, cramps, increased resistance to passive joint movement, sustained involuntary muscle activity and aberrant muscle activation, including co-contraction of antagonist muscles are all signs and symptoms which are usually associated clinically to the term spasticity. This review describes how biomechanical and electrophysiological techniques may be used to provide quantitative and objective measures of each of these signs and symptoms. The review further describes how neurophysiological techniques may be used to evaluate pathophysiological changes in spinal motor control mechanisms. It is emphasized that understanding the pathophysiology and distinguishing the specific signs and symptoms associated with spasticity, using objective, valid, and reproducible measurements, is essential for providing optimal therapy.
Keyword:
SPINAL-CORD-INJURY
MODIFIED TARDIEU SCALE
MODIFIED ASHWORTH SCALE
LOWER-LIMB SPASTICITY
ELECTRO-MYOGRAPHIC RESPONSE
POST-ACTIVATION DEPRESSION
HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL-PALSY
RECIPROCAL-IA INHIBITION
WARTENBERG PENDULUM TEST
TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY
期刊
IF:
3.6
论文数:
9.3K
被引数:
2.1W
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引用论文
Abnormal development of biceps brachii phasic stretch reflex and persistence of short latency heteronymous reflexes from biceps to triceps brachii in spastic cerebral palsy
BRAIN
IF11.7

