National Stroke Association - Spasticity Informational Video
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Introductory video geared towards patients and caregivers
The following 2 videos are helpful for understanding the background and pathways involved in spasticity and upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome components
Introduction to Reflex Arc Pathways (right)
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Reflex Definition (0:11)
Deep Tendon Reflexes (0;30)
Reflex arcs (0:58)
Classification of Reflexes (1:56)
Monosynaptic Reflexes (2:53)
Muscle Tone & Spasticity (6:05)
Polysynaptic Reflexes (7:07)
Plantar Response (Babinski, 11:56)
Introduction to Upper and Lower Motor
Neuron Syndromes (left)
Anatomy (0:00-2:00)
Motor pathways and tracts (2:00-4:35)
UMN vs. LMN (4:35-5:23)
UMN lesions (5:23-6:30)
Clinical Findings (6:31)
Spasticity vs. Rigidity (Courtesy of Stanford Skills Symposium 2015)
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Pearls for physical examination and how to distinguish between spasticity and rigidity
Spasticity (1:05)
Rigidity (1:39)
How to Assess for Spasticity (Courtesy of Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence [SCIRE])
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What is the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and how to use it