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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Main Author: Salazar-Torres, Jose de Jesus
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.413142