Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

After a stroke, survivors often experience uncontrollable spasms that can twist their arms ... stimulation to individual ...

These muscle spasms are very brief but occur rapidly and repetitively ... which can be noted immediately after the procedure or several days after. Other potential complications include hearing loss, ...

A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity, or severe muscle stiffness ... It peaks at about three months after, and patients can get stuck in positions that hurt badly ...

which is responsible for controlling muscle movement and reflexes. Spasticity is a symptom of conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic injury to the brain or ...