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Isokinetic and electromyographic characterization of ankle plantarflexors' hypertonia in people with multiple sclerosis.

Anna BoiLucia VenturaGianluca MartinezMarco MorroneElena AielloFranca DeriuAndrea Manca
Published in: Multiple sclerosis and related disorders (2024)
Spasticity presented bilaterally in PwMS, with different mixed pictures of passive and reflex stiffness, both requiring attention. Combining isokinetics and sEMG allows detecting even subtle, subclinical alterations that can prompt and drive early tailored management.
Keyphrases
  • multiple sclerosis
  • spinal cord injury
  • working memory
  • botulinum toxin
  • upper limb
  • white matter
  • smoking cessation
  • cerebral palsy