Predictive value of the pendulum test for assessing knee extensor spasticity.

Alyssa WhelanAndrew SextonMelony JonesColleen O'ConnellChris A McGibbon

Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation (2018)

We conclude that the pendulum test has good predictive value for detecting the presence of extensor spasticity, independent of the existence of flexor spasticity. However, the ability to grade spasticity level as measured by MAS using the RI and/or F1amp may be limited. Further study is warranted to explore if the pendulum test is suitable for quantifying more severe spasticity.

Keyphrases

botulinum toxin
spinal cord injury
upper limb
cerebral palsy
children with cerebral palsy
early onset
knee osteoarthritis
protein kinase
drug induced
anterior cruciate ligament