Association of upper limb motor function with muscle tone changes and quality of life in the subacute phase after stroke: a prospective cohort study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association of upper limb motor function with muscle tone changes and quality of life in the subacute phase after stroke: a prospective cohort study

  • By

  • Denis Moskiewicz

  • Małgorzata Kołodziej

  • Michał Mikulski

  • Iwona Sarzyńska-Długosz

  • May 25, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Linking Upper Limb Motor Recovery to Muscle Tone Variations and Quality of Life During the Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation Phase: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsMuscle tone changes, upper limb motor function, quality of life
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Study evaluated 58 patients in the subacute phase after stroke.
  • Upper limb motor function assessed using Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Box and Blocks Test.
  • Weak correlations found between muscle tone changes and motor function or quality of life.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper limb motor function evaluation.
  • Assess muscle tone using myotonometry.

Management

    Monitoring & Follow-up

    • Monitor changes in muscle tone and motor function throughout rehabilitation.

    Risks

    • Spasticity can lead to reduced motor abilities and decreased quality of life.

    Patient & Prescribing Data

    Patients with upper limb paresis post-stroke

    Focus on findings directly from the study.

    Clinical Best Practices

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