The effect of repetitive arm cycling on post stroke spasticity and motor control: Repetitive arm cycling and spasticity

摘要: This study's aims were (1) to test whether training on an arm ergometer improves motor performance, and (2) develop a technique quantify individual muscle spasticity. Nine patients with stabilized hemisyndrome (in average 22 months after ischemic stroke in the territory of middle cerebral artery) underwent 3-week ergometer, 5 days/week. The tested one week before training, at onset, end 2 weeks training. Spasticity was quantified by Ashworth Scale elbow flexors extensors, maximum active extension biceps, (3) minimum torque lesioned side during cycling. data standardized, pooled 2-way ANOVA revealed decrease spasticity (p=0.076). Similarly force evaluated Rivermead Motorik Assessment, Motricity Index cycling force, range movement as sum angles shoulder flexion, abduction, flexion extension. increased (p<0.01) also motion (p<0.05) significantly. confirmed clinical relevance results. index - relation between activity modulation normal shown be useful tool quantifying It concluded that is for rehabilitation.