A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity, or severe muscle stiffness. Spasticity affects roughly a quarter of all stroke patients. In the days following a stroke ...

Later during her childhood, she frequently complained of significant muscle stiffness that was often followed by generalized limb weakness lasting 2–3 min, usually at the onset of physical ...

What spasticity is, is an abnormally contracted or overtight muscle. So the muscle is like this. It's like a little ball that doesn't want to be stretched. And so that's why you have stiffness.

In muscle spasticity, it is known that the spinal sensory-motor circuits are overreactive. In fact, the spinal cord is ...

Background OnabotulinumtoxinA has demonstrated significant benefit in adult focal spasticity. This study reviews the injection patterns (i.e., muscle distribution, dosing) of onabotulinumtoxinA ...

Here are a few examples of functional exercises for those living with muscle spasticity. Before you begin any routines, talk with your doctor or a specialist to see if exercise is right for you.

Spasticity, characterized by involuntary and sustained muscle contractions, affects approximately two-thirds of Canadians with spinal cord injuries. This new model addresses the limitations of ...

Human legs adjust stiffness during fast hopping by shortening key calf muscle fibers, a process termed "negative stiffness." This counterintuitive behavior enhances leg stiffness, facilitating ...

Main Outcome Measurements Peak torque of the knee extensors, relaxed and contracted muscle stiffness of the vastus lateralis, knee joint musculoarticular stiffness (MAS), and drop vertical jump (DVJ) ...

Muscle soreness is a common problem that gym-goers often face. Here are 7 ways you can reduce muscle stiffness and tightness. Cold water therapy: Most athletes prefer cold water therapy after a ...

Though extremely common amongst athletes and exercise fanatics, muscle and joint pain, inflammation and stiffness are all ailments that can affect the broader population no matter their level of ...