Spinal Cord Lesion: Effects of and Perspectives for Treatment

Following central motor lesions, two forms of adaptation can be observed which lead to improved mobility: (1) the development of spastic muscle tone, and (2) the activation of spinal locomotor centers induced by specific treadmill training. Tension development during spastic gait is different from t...

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Main Author: V. Dietz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/NP.2001.83