What Is Spasticity after a Stroke?
During the first year after a stroke, it is estimated that around 25 percent to 40 percent of people may experience spasticity. This condition leads to tighter and stiffer muscles, making it harder to move, stretch, and perform daily tasks. Spasticity is typically related to muscle tone, which is the natural tension that a muscle resists stretching. A stroke would increase muscle tone and trigger spasticity, which would involve one or multiple groups of muscles. [2]
