Early clinical predictors of post stroke spasticity
Stefanie Glaess-Leistner, Songjin Ri, Heinrich J. Audebert, Jörg Wissel
Abstract
: Besides evaluating PSS itself with a reliable and valid rating scale the common clinical scales in stroke units practice (NIHSS, MRS, MMSE) allow early identification of patients at high risk for PSS.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStroke (engine)Modified Rankin ScalePhysical therapyModified Ashworth scaleOdds ratioSpasticityPhysical medicine and rehabilitationLogistic regressionConfidence intervalProspective cohort studyParesisRating scaleInternal medicineSurgeryPsychologyIschemic strokeIschemiaDevelopmental psychologyEngineeringMechanical engineeringBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery