Muscle Tone Changes in Acute Stroke According to Brain Injury

Muscle Tone Changes in Acute Stroke According to Brain Injury in Relation to Changes in Functioning

The purpose of the study is to examine connections between muscle tones, strength and function after stroke.

Measurements are intended to repeat every two days in acute phase to discover possible changes in tone and strength in arm and leg muscles.

Inclusion Criteria:

• unilateral decline in the arm or leg muscle strength

Exclusion Criteria:

• unwilling to take part on the trial
• not conscious
• no differences between muscle strength on the right and left side