Background Spasticity is common among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but there are few studies of spasticity treatment patterns. We aim to describe associations with spasticity treatment ...

Understanding the pathophysiology of spasticity and its clinical presentations are crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively address this challenging condition. While the exact ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the construct validity and inter-rater reliability of the Ashworth Scale (AS) for the assessment of spasticity in the upper and lower extremities. Method: A ...

Quadriparesis can be flaccid or spastic. In flaccid quadriparesis, the muscles in both the arms and legs have overall muscle tone. People with flaccid type experience significant fatigue with normal ...

PATIENTS: All patients had hemiplegia as a result of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and were greater than 3 months but less than 36 months post-CVA. Average time since stroke was 7 months.

Life-changing events may bring immense challenges such as spasticity, a complication of certain neurological conditions that can greatly interfere with your everyday life. At Craig H. Neilsen ...

Todd’s paralysis is a temporary weakness or paralysis that can sometimes happen after a seizure. The numbers vary, but studies estimate that Todd’s paralysis occurs in up to 13% of people who have had ...

Spasticity is a complex neurological disorder, causing significant physical disabilities and affecting patients' independence and quality of daily lives. Current spasticity assessment methods are ...

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a heterogeneous group of inherited neurodegenerative disorders that currently have no cure. HSP type 11 (SPG11-HSP) is a complex form carrying mutations in the ...

The syndrome of Anosognosia for Hemiplegia (AHP) can provide unique insights into the neurocognitive processes of motor awareness. Yet, prior studies have only explored predominately discreet lesions.