Biomechanical investigation of the modified Tardieu Scale in assessing knee extensor spasticity poststroke

ConclusionsThe lack of significant relationship between the MTS and the slope of work‐velocity curve may question the usefulness of the MTS as a valid measure of muscle spasticity after stroke.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - October 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Samaneh Gholami, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Soofia Naghdi, Azadeh Tabatabaei, Davood Jannat, Maryam Senobari, Mahdi Dadgoo Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research