Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia
Quantification of Upper Extremity Hypertonia
Dr. Sanger and the research team want to learn about upper extremity hypertonia (stiffness) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Specifically, they want to learn about ways to measure the stiffness in the joints of hypertonic arms. The information the research team will collect includes any physical exams or computer generated data about your arm movements.
Inclusion Criteria:Dystonia in at least one arm Age 4 to no upper limit
Exclusion Criteria:increased risk of participation botulinum toxin within 6 months