Muscle strength and stiffness of elbow muscles: correlation with upper limb motor functions in people with chronic stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To (i) quantify elbow flexor and extensor strength and stiffness in people with stroke; (ii) compare affected and unaffected sides; (iii) compare stroke survivors and healthy older adults; and (iv) examine correlations between muscle properties, motor control, and ADLs.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Participants

65 stroke survivors and 31 healthy older adults.

Methods

Elbow muscle strength and stiffness (biceps and triceps) were assessed bilaterally by Myoton PRO. Stroke participants also completed the Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and Oxford Participation and Activity Questionnaire (OxPAQ).

Results

Stroke participants had significantly weaker

SUBMITTER: Ng SSM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576853 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature