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are there benefits of spasticity?
Should PT’s always rehab it?
Spasticity: Abnormal muscle tone characterized by high tension with rapid stretching
Common after a stroke or spinal cord injury
Spasticity can improve functional activities
Increased UE muscle tone allows individual with weakness to grip items, such as a spoon
LE spasticity can help achieve extension during weight bearing activities
Early warning sign
Spasticity changes can be used to measure acute medical changes:
- UTI
- Fracture
- Pressure Sore
Early warning sign
This can even signal hidden noxious stimuli which is important for patients with impaired sensation
