Incidence and potential predictors of early onset of upper-limb contractures after stroke.

Conclusions: Individuals with mild and moderate stroke developed upper-limb contractures three months after the onset of the stroke, with an incidence of 28%. The predictors were the presence of pain and loss of dexterity. These impairments should be earlier targeted during rehabilitation interventions. Implications for rehabilitation The incidence of upper limb contracture 3 months after the stroke is high after mild to moderate stroke. Wrist contractures are the most common upper limb contracture. The presence of pain and loss of dexterity significantly contribute to the development of upper limb contractures. Health professionals should target on the control of pain and improvement of upper-limb dexterity to prevent contractures. PMID: 31328966 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - July 21, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Matozinho CVO, Teixeira-Salmela LF, Samora GAR, Sant'Anna R, Faria CDCM, Scianni A Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research