Chronic transformation of muscle in spasticity: a peripheral contribution to increased tone.
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- 1 July 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Vol. 48 (7) , 676-685
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.48.7.676
Abstract
Mechanical properties of relaxed lower leg muscles were assessed by torque measurements during imposed constant velocity dorsiflexion-plantarflexion cycles. At low angular velocities, they exhibited an elastic and an energy-consuming, velocity-independent (plastic) resistance. In most patients with long-standing spasticity, both of these were enhanced. The results support the hypothesis of secondary structural changes of muscles in spasticity.This publication has 31 references indexed in Scilit:
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