Stroke Foundation #3 - Spasticity

08/06/2016 35 min
Stroke Foundation #3 - Spasticity

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Episode Synopsis

People often associate stroke with muscle weakness. After all, that’s one of the F.A.S.T. signs. But after a stroke you can sometimes find your muscles are too tight, leading to stiffness in your legs, arms and fingers. This is what is known as spasticity, and it can cause spasms, it can affect your limb positions and it can be painful.