Spasticity in disorders of consciousness: a behavioral study

Spasticity is a frequent complication after severe brain injury, which may impede the rehabilitation process and diminish the patients' quality of life. We here investigate the presence of spasticity in a population of non-communicative patients with disorders of consciousness. We also evaluate...

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Published in:	European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Vol. 51; no. 4; p. 389
Main Authors:	Thibaut, F A, Chatelle, C, Wannez, S, Deltombe, T, Stender, J, Schnakers, C, Laureys, S, Gosseries, O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01.08.2015
Subjects:	Adult Brain Injuries - complications Brain Injuries - rehabilitation Cognitive Therapy - methods Consciousness - physiology Cross-Sectional Studies Exercise Therapy - methods Female Humans Male Motor Activity - physiology Muscle Spasticity - etiology Muscle Spasticity - physiopathology Muscle Spasticity - rehabilitation Persistent Vegetative State - etiology Persistent Vegetative State - physiopathology Persistent Vegetative State - rehabilitation Prognosis Recovery of Function
ISSN:	1973-9095
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