Technology-assisted assessment of spasticity: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spasticity is defined as "a motor disorder characterised by a velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks". It is a highly prevalent condition following stroke and other neurological conditions. Clinical assessment of spasticity relies predominantly on manual, non-instrumented, clinical scales. Technology based solutions have been developed in the last decades to offer more specific, sensitive and accurate alternatives but no consensus exists on these different approaches.

Method

A systematic review of literature of technology-based methods aiming at the assessment of spasticity was performed. The approaches taken in the studies were classified based on the method used as well as their outcome measures. The psy

SUBMITTER: Guo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9733065 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature