Poststroke Spasticity Management | Stroke - AHA/ASA Journals
网页2012年9月13日 · Poststroke spasticity (PSS) is a common complication associated with other signs and symptoms of the upper motor neuron syndrome, including agonist/antagonist co-contraction, weakness, and lack of coordination. Together, they result in impairments and functional problems that can predispose to costly complications.
Post-Stroke Spasticity - Clinical Pathways in Stroke …
网页2021年1月15日 · Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is a complication that contributes to limitations in performance of activities and community participation. It occurs in anywhere from 19% (Sommerfeld et al. 2004) to 92% (Malhotra et al. 2011) of stroke survivors. Its prevalence may be as high as 38% in the first year following a stroke (Watkins et al. 2002 ...
Spasticity - American Stroke Association
网页2023年5月30日 · Spasticity is a common post-stroke condition that causes stiff or rigid muscles. It occurs when a muscle involuntarily contracts when you move and commonly affects the elbow, wrist and ankle. When a muscle can’t complete its full range of motion, the surrounding tendons and soft tissue can become …
Review Article Post-stroke Spasticity: A Review of Epidemiology ...
网页2018年12月1日 · A significant proportion of stroke survivors present with spasticity. Post-stroke spasticity might have an impact on comfort, posture, ease of care, and function, and may increase the risk of comorbid complications, such as contractures and skin ulcers.
Early Identification, Intervention and Management of Post-stroke ...
网页2021年9月20日 · Spasticity is estimated to occur in almost 25% of patients within 2 weeks post-stroke. 14,15 However, after 12 months, the overall prevalence of spasticity increases to 38% in patients surviving a first stroke and 44% for those with recurrent stroke admissions. 16 Severe or disabling spasticity has been reported in …
Let’s Talk About Spasticity After Stroke
网页About 25 to 43% of survivors will have spasticity in the first year after their stroke. It’s more common in younger stroke survivors. It’s also more common when the stroke is caused by a bleed (hemorrhagic). The timing of spasticity occurring after a stroke can vary.
Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Post ...
网页2024年2月10日 · This article aims to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence for managing post-stroke spasticity. A modified scoping review, conducted following the PRISMA guidelines and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), involved an intensive search on Medline and PubMed from 1 …
Post-Stroke Spasticity - PubMed
网页2021年1月15日 · Spasticity is a common complication of stroke that results in impairments and limitations in performance of activities and participation. Although it is an important problem, spasticity, defined as velocity-dependent muscle overactivity, is only one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome (UMNS ….
The effectiveness of early interventions for post-stroke spasticity: …
网页2024年6月22日 · To synthesize evidence on the effect of early post-stroke spasticity interventions. Methods. Systematic literature search (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) encompassing studies on spasticity reducing interventions within 3 months post stroke on outcome defined within the International Classification of Functioning (ICF). …
Stroke Spasticity: What It Is, How to Manage, and More - Healthline
网页2021年5月4日 · Post-stroke spasticity can make it difficult to stretch, move, and accomplish everyday tasks. Modifying your home, working with an occupational therapist, practicing daily exercises,...