It is defined as a motor disorder
that is characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle
tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch
reflexes.2 The prevalence of post-stroke spasticity has ranged from 19%3 to 39%4 of
stroke patients at 3 months and 12 months after experiencing stroke, respectively. In
Thailand, the prevalence of post-stroke spasticity during rehabilitation was 41.6%.5
However, recent studies reported that the increased resistance of muscles with spas-
ticity to passive movement is due not only to hyperexcitability reflexes, but also to
altered properties of the muscle tissue.6,7 Spasticity can cause pain, abnormal posture,
and joint contracture. It may interfere with functional recovery and the ability to
perform daily activities, resulting in decreasing quality of life (QoL) and increasing
caregiver burden.
It is defined as a motor disorder
that is characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle
tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch
reflexes.2 The prevalence of post-stroke spasticity has ranged from 19%3 to 39%4 of
stroke patients at 3 months and 12 months after experiencing stroke, respectively. In
Thailand, the prevalence of post-stroke spasticity during rehabilitation was 41.6%.5
However, recent studies reported that the increased resistance of muscles with spas-
ticity to passive movement is due not only to hyperexcitability reflexes, but also to
altered properties of the muscle tissue.6,7 Spasticity can cause pain, abnormal posture,
and joint contracture. It may interfere with functional recovery and the ability to
perform daily activities, resulting in decreasing quality of life (QoL) and increasing
caregiver burden.
การแปล กรุณารอสักครู่..

It is defined as a motor disorder
that is characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle
tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch
reflexes.2 The prevalence of post-stroke spasticity has ranged from 19%3 to 39%4 of
stroke patients at 3 months and 12 months after experiencing stroke, respectively. In
Thailand, the prevalence of post-stroke spasticity during rehabilitation was 41.6%.5
However, recent studies reported that the increased resistance of muscles with spas-
ticity to passive movement is due not only to hyperexcitability reflexes, but also to
altered properties of the muscle tissue.6,7 Spasticity can cause pain, abnormal posture,
and joint contracture. It may interfere with functional recovery and the ability to
perform daily activities, resulting in decreasing quality of life (QoL) and increasing
caregiver burden.
การแปล กรุณารอสักครู่..
