Spasticity evaluation with the Amadeo Tyromotion device in patients with hemispheric stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to verify the reliability and the concurrent and discriminant validity of the measurements of spasticity offered by the robotic device, quantifying the (1) test-retest reliability, (2) correlation with the clinical evaluation using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), (3) inter-rater reliability between the two physiotherapists, and (4) ability to discriminate between healthy and stroke patients.

Methods

A total of 20 stroke patients and 20 healthy volunteers participated in the study. Two physical therapists (PT1 and PT2) independently evaluated the hand spasticity of stroke subjects using the MAS. Spasticity was assessed, both in healthy and stroke patients, with the Amadeo device at three increasing velocities of passive movement for

SUBMITTER: Urrutia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10356585 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature