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Quick answer: A clenched hand or curled fingers after stroke can happen when damage to the brain changes the signals that control muscle tone. The finger and wrist muscles may tighten involuntarily, while weakness makes it harder to open the hand. This is often called hand spasticity, but pain, swelling, weakness, and a fixed contracture can also contribute. A rehabilitation professional should...
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Foot Drop After Stroke: AFO Braces, Exercises and Treatment Options
Foot drop, also called drop foot, means the front of the foot is difficult to lift during walking. The toes may drag or the knee may lift higher than usual...
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Everything you need to know about spasticity
Spasticity Spasticity is a condition in which muscles stiffen or tighten, preventing normal, smooth movement. The muscles are constantly contracted and cannot be stretched, thus affecting movement, speech, and gait....
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Reduce Your Risk of Stroke - SyreboCare
What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a...
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