Sometimes a stroke can damage a part of the brain that controls certain muscles in the body. The muscles become tight and stiff and resist being stretched. This is called spasticity. Spasticity usually affects the arms, fingers, or legs. You feel as though you have no control over the muscles that are affected.2
If some of the challenges associated to post-stroke spasticity sound familiar, take the online post-stroke assessment. The assessment walks you through a series of questions to see if your physical challenges may be related to spasticity.
If you’ve taken the post-stroke assessment and believe you may be suffering from post-stroke spasticity, a stroke rehabilitation specialist may be able to help you. A referral is required from your family doctor in order to get an appointment with a stroke rehabilitation specialist.
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