Spasticity

Tips from survivors: “Regular stretching helps keep the stiffness from taking over my movement.”

Increased muscle tone that causes muscles to become tight or stiff.

Muscles may feel rigid, limbs may resist movement, and certain muscles may contract involuntarily, sometimes causing abnormal postures.

Stroke disrupts the brain signals that normally control muscle tone and movement, causing muscles to remain partially contracted.

Common after stroke, particularly in survivors with motor pathway involvement.

Physical therapy, stretching routines, splints or braces, medications, and in some cases injections to reduce muscle tightness.

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