Biomechanical analysis of stretch reflex responses : an approach to spasticity measurement
Spasticity is a clinical condition that may develop in people with central nervous system injuries. It is believed that spasticity results from changes in the excitability of the stretch reflex pathways manifesting clinically as a velocity dependent increase in resistance to passive movement (RTPM)...
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2005
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.413142 |