2015•NeurologyRequires access

Comment: How and why to predict spasticity after stroke?

Thierry M. Lejeune, Gaëtan G. Stoquart

Open publisher page 0 citations

Abstract

Although many stroke patients present with spasticity, this impairment remains a riddle for physicians. Why, when, and how does a patient develop spasticity, whereas another patient with a similar cerebral lesion does not? Moreover, the evolution of spasticity among these chronic patients and its relation to functional activity are not straightforward. Thus, the assessment and treatment of spasticity remain a challenge in neurorehabilitation.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Although many stroke patients present with spasticity, this impairment remains a riddle for physicians. Why, when, and how does a patient develop spasticity, whereas another patient with a similar cerebral lesion does not? Moreover, the evolution of spasticity among these chronic patients and its relation to functional activity are not straightforward. Thus, the assessment and treatment of spasticity remain a challenge in neurorehabilitation.

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Although many stroke patients present with spasticity, this impairment remains a riddle for physicians. Why, when, and how does a patient develop spasticity, whereas another patient with a similar cerebral lesion does not? Moreover, the evolution of spasticity among these chronic patients and its relation to functional activity are not straightforward. Thus, the assessment and treatment of spasticity remain a challenge in neurorehabilitation.

Key concepts: Spasticity, Neurorehabilitation, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Stroke (engine), Medicine, Chronic stroke, Physical therapy, Psychology

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Comment: How and why to predict spasticity after stroke? — Research Paper | ScholarLens