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15 sty 2021 · Introduction. 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.
13 wrz 2012 · 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.
20 wrz 2021 · Implementation of a traffic light classification system prioritises patients at an increased risk of spasticity and promotes early and consistent management across the spectrum of primary and secondary care. The proposed system is based on clinical evidence, expert consensus and recent clinical guidelines.
10 lut 2024 · 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 January 2000 to 31 August 2023.
19 sty 2021 · Poststroke spasticity (PSS) severely impairs upper-limb flexibility and the ability of walking and moving, mostly resulting from five characteristic arm spasticity patterns, four common ankle and foot spasticity patterns and stiff-knee gait (7–11).
1 gru 2018 · 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.
22 cze 2024 · Spasticity as the excess symptom component of spastic paresis may already develop in the first weeks post stroke [Citation 5–7]. Moreover, spasticity by itself may be the result of a complex interplay between neural and non-neural, i.e., biomechanical and tissue-related, components.
