According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
model, 1 impairments may be described as (1) impairments of body function such as a …

Background: Spasticity is a common sequela of stroke. The incidence of poststroke spasticity
(PSS) has not been systematically reviewed in recent years, and some risk factors remain …

Poststroke spasticity (PSS)-related disability is emerging as a significant health issue for
stroke survivors. There is a need for predictors and early identification of PSS in order to …

Until 4 decades ago, the rates of stroke in low-and middle-income countries were
considerably lower than those in more economically robust countries. In the intervening …

Abstract Purpose of Review: Rehabilitation is an important aspect of the continuum of care in
stroke. With advances in the acute treatment of stroke, more patients will survive stroke with …

Background and Purpose—There is currently no consensus on (1) the percentage of
patients who develop spasticity after ischemic stroke,(2) the relation between spasticity and …

Among the estimated 20% to 40% of stroke survivors who develop spasticity, the burden of
this condition on patients, caregivers, and society is substantial. Stroke survivors with …

This study followed a cohort of 103 patients at median 6 days, 6 and 16 weeks after stroke
and recorded muscle tone, pain, paresis, Barthel Index and quality of life score (EQ-5D) to …

Background: Spasticity occurs after stroke and gives rise to substantial burden for patients
and caregivers. Although it has been studied for many years, its definition continues to …

The objective of this study was to present an overview of the prevalence of spasticity after
stroke as well as of test instruments and treatments. Recent studies show that spasticity …