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Introduction
The answers to all the test questions are contained within the module.
Introduction
Module authors This module has been developed by: Group leads: Gillian Alexander, AHP Stroke Consultant, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde...
Normal movement and anatomy of muscle
Understanding movement To understand what happens to muscles and movement after a stroke we must first look at normal movement....
Treatment
Aims of treatment Images subject to copyright. Anatomical diagrams are reproduced with permission from Jost, W; Pictorial Atlas of Botulinum...
Specialist spasticity services
What is a specialist spasticity service? A specialist spasticity service is a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and management for...
Case study: Dave Walker
Dave is on his return from holiday Dave Walker is a 39 year old man who works as a production...
Conclusion
You should now have an understanding of how muscle works and how changes after stroke can affect muscle tone including...
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