Reliability of measurement of muscle tone and muscle power in stroke patients

Gregson, J M; Leathley, Michael J; Moore, Andrew R.; Smith, T L; Sharma, Anil Kumar; Watkins, Caroline

doi:10.1093/ageing/29.3.223

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“…34 During this study, the MAS was used to test the muscle tone of the hip adductors and the knee flexors in standard positions. 35 The validity 35 and intrarater reliability 36,37 of the MAS have been ascertained earlier.…”

Section: Body Functionsmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Performance-based: quality of walking (Walking Capability Scale (WCS)), 3,4 balance (Berg Balance Scale (BBS)), [22][23][24][25] walking speed (7-metre walking test), [26][27][28][29] and balance and mobility (Get up and Go test). 30,31 Body functions Spasms (Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)) [32][33][34][35][36][37] and muscle strength (MicroFet). [38][39][40] Experimental intervention TT was given five times a week for 12 weeks and was adapted to the subject's physical abilities (maximum of five times a week, 30 min a session).…”

Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

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Body weight-supported treadmill training in chronic incomplete spinal cord injury: a pilot study evaluating functional health status and quality of life

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Study design: A controlled single-case design: A1 (baseline: 6 weeks), B (intervention: 12 weeks of treadmill training (TT), maximally five times a week/30 min a day), A2 (wash-out: 6 weeks), follow-up measurement: 6 months. Objective: To investigate the effects of TT on functional health status (FHS) and quality of life (QoL) in subjects with a chronic incomplete spinal cord injury (ISCI). Setting: Rehabilitation Department, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Methods: Three male subjects with a stable (448 months postinjury) ISCI, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) class C (n ¼ 2) and D (n ¼ 1). Performance-based walking, subject's perception concerning quality of life (SEIQoL) and activities of daily living Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Results: The results of the three subjects were variable. Changes in QoL were relatively small and diverse. After 6 months' follow-up, QoL was unchanged in subjects 1 and 2, and improved in subject 3. In subject 2, performance of activities of daily living (ADL) was significantly improved, consistent with his perception of improvement (Po0.05), and this improvement was sustained throughout the follow-up period. Walking ability improved in subject 3 (Po0.05) but performance of other activities remained stable. Performance of ADL decreased slightly in subject 1 whereas his walking speed and Get up and Go performance improved (Po0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrates positive effects of TT on FHS. A randomised clinical trial should be executed before definite conclusions about the effect of TT on FHS and QoL can be drawn.

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Section: Body Functionsmentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

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Body weight-supported treadmill training in chronic incomplete spinal cord injury: a pilot study evaluating functional health status and quality of life

et al. 2005

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“…The initial arm and hand motor function stages were evaluated using the Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessments (CMSA) [22], which has a range of stages from one to seven. The Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) [26,27], a 6-point scale ranging from 0-4, was used to grade initial spasticity level of paralytic upper limbs.…”

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confidence: 99%

Adapted Tai Chi Enhances Upper Limb Motor Control in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study

Pan¹,

Kairy²,

Corriveau³

et al. 2017

J Nov Physiother

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“…Accordingly, this study chose elbow flexor tone on the assumption that elbow muscle tone is usually present 6) . MAS has high inter-rater reliability (weight κ=0.77-0.96) and intra-rater reliability (weight κ=0.77-0.83) 24) . Its score ranges from 0 to 4, and high points mean hypertone, and low tone means flaccidity of the upper extremities.…”

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A Study of the Clinical Utility of the BPI-12 and 23 in Predicting Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

Lee

Kim

2012

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract. [Purpose] This study was designed to evaluate the clinical utility of the Brief Pain Inventory-12, 23 (BPI-12, 23) for predicting shoulder pain in stroke patients and to compare the functional ability of the BPI-12, 23 test to discriminate between subgroups with and without shoulder pain.[Subjects] The subjects were 62 persons who were chronic stroke survivors with shoulder pain.[Methods] The patients answered questions on shoulder pain using the BPI question 12 (BP1-12) and Pain-related Quality of life (BPI-23). Therapists measured the performance of combined upper-limb movements including the hand behind the neck (HBN) maneuver, and added passive painfree shoulder external rotation range of motion, and the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of the elbow flexors. [Conclusion] The BPI-12 and 23 both have potential as screening tools for risk factors of shoulder pain. They can be performed during evaluation to increase the likelihood of determining those who complain of hemiplegic shoulder pain after stroke. However they first require confirmation in a prospective study.

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Reliability of measurement of muscle tone and muscle power in stroke patients

Cited by 254 publications

References 8 publications

Body weight-supported treadmill training in chronic incomplete spinal cord injury: a pilot study evaluating functional health status and quality of life

Body weight-supported treadmill training in chronic incomplete spinal cord injury: a pilot study evaluating functional health status and quality of life

Adapted Tai Chi Enhances Upper Limb Motor Control in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study

A Study of the Clinical Utility of the BPI-12 and 23 in Predicting Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients

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