Association of upper limb motor function with muscle tone changes and quality of life in the subacute phase after stroke: a prospective cohort study - Takeaways - 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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    This study evaluated the relationship between muscle tone changes, upper limb motor function, and quality of life in subacute stroke rehabilitation patients.

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    The cohort included 58 patients, with motor function assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Box and Blocks Test.

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    Most muscle tone changes were not significantly associated with improvements in upper limb motor function or quality of life.

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    Weak negative correlations were found between specific muscle tone changes and upper limb motor function assessments.

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    The study suggests that upper limb motor recovery may occur independently of muscle tone changes during rehabilitation.

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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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