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How to manage hand spasticity - Hand splint after stroke
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How to manage hand spasticity - Hand splint after stroke

Many stroke survivors suffer from spasticity in their affected hand, causing them to present with a clenched fist. Spasticity is a condition of muscle stiffness and is caused by miscommunication from the brain to the affected hand. Hand spasticity also interferes with limb positioning, grasping, self-care and other activities of

  • June Lee
June Lee Jul 14, 2021 • 4 min read
Spasticity and Stroke
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Spasticity and Stroke

A stroke is caused by either a blockage of a blood vessel or bleeding in or around the brain, which results in a lack of oxygen to the brain and the death of brain cells.

  • Clarice Torrey, OTR/L
Clarice Torrey, OTR/L Aug 8, 2019 • 5 min read
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