Pressure pain threshold and somatosensory abnormalities in different ages and functional conditions of post-stroke elderly.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Somatosensory deficits and abnormal pain sensitivity are highly prevalent among stroke survivors, which negatively impacts their quality of life and recovery process. However, the factors for pressure pain threshold (PPT) and somatosensory abnormalities in post-stroke elderly remain unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of age, side and other functional conditions, such as spasticity and motor functions, on PPT and sensory abnormalities among elderly after stroke.

Methods

The cross-sectional study finally included 43 post-stroke elderly aged over 60 and assessed the PPT of 14 bilateral muscles widely located in the whole body by using a digital force gage. Meanwhile, spasticity, motor function, joint pain and activity of daily living (ADL) were

SUBMITTER: Zhang YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9617357 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature