Reliability of the Modified Frenchay Scale for the assessment of upper limb function in adults with hemiparesis

Spastic paresis is a syndrome caused by a lesion involving the central motor pathways that process the execution of voluntary motor command [1,2]. The main cause is stroke, accounting for more than 13.7 million new cases and 80.1 million (74.1-86.3) prevalent cases worldwide in 2016 [3]. Approximately 70% of stroke survivors experience an initial motor deficit, with recovery of walking proving possible in most cases [4]. In contrast, only 10-20% recover normal upper limb function in the chronic phase (> 6 months), [5,6] which represents a major challenge for the rehabilitation community.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 28, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Zo é Laclergue, Mouna Ghédira, Caroline Gault-Colas, Laurène Billy, Jean-Michel Gracies, Marjolaine Baude Tags: Original Research Source Type: research