Early testing can predict the stroke patients who will develop upper limb spasticity

(University of Gothenburg) Many stroke patients suffer from spasticity of the arm that cause pain and impaired sensorimotor function. But there are ways of identifying such patients ahead of time so that they can obtain the earliest possible treatment. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have completed a study of stroke patients in the Gothenburg area.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news