Prolonged static muscle stretch reduces spasticity - But for how long should it be held?

• Asıl Yazarlar: L. A. Hale (Yazar), V. U. Fritz (Yazar), M. Goodman (Yazar)
• Materyal Türü: Kitap
• Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: AOSIS, 1995-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Konular: article
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The rehabilitation of patients with upper motor neurone lesions often necessitates the reduction of spasticity before normal movement patterns can be taught. One proven technique is that of prolonged stretch to the affected muscle. However, the duration of the stretch has not been defined. This stud...