Jornal de novas fisioterapias

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Objective Quantification of Wrist and Finger Spasticity: An Alternative to Current Clinical Measurements: A Commentary

Peter William Stubbs, Krystian Figlewski and Jørgen Feldbæk Nielsen

Contractures and spasticity are two commonly occurring phenomena following neurological lesions. These require different medical management but are often difficult to separate using the current clinical methods. This commentary outlines a newly available device (the Neuroflexor™) used to quantify the elastic, viscous and reflex components of wrist/finger stiffness. The device and algorithm used to quantify stiffness is described. In addition, positive and negative aspects of the device and considerations for use are provided.