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January 1, 2006Disability and Rehabilitation

Relation between spasticity, weakness and contracture of the elbow flexors and upper limb activity after stroke: An observational study

Louise Ada Nicholas O’Dwyer Louise Ada Nicholas O’Dwyer Eileen O’Neill

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Abstract

For the first time, from a longitudinal study, the findings show that spasticity can cause contracture after stroke, consistent with the prevailing clinical view. However, weakness is the main contributor to activity limitations.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd608cae7c4d5b29100f2c https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280500535165

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Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

1Spasticity and muscle contracture following strokeOriginal Research · 1996 · 616 citations
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