Measuring muscle tone with isokinetic dynamometer technique in stroke patients

Abstract

Study aim: Increased muscle tone, a common consequence of stroke, has neural and non-neural components. Spasticity is related to the neural component. Non-neural resistance arises from passive stiffness. This study was designed to assess the feasibility of using isokinetic dynamometry to evaluate wrist flexor muscle spasticity in stroke patients.

Keywords

• hemiplegia
• muscle tone
• torque
• reflex
• stiffness