Abstract
Soleus H-reflex studies were carried out in a control group consisting of 43 healthy individuals, 22 patients with upper motoneuron lesions having spasticity, and 6 patients with dystonia. H-M recruitment curves with and without vibration of the Achilles tendon as well as H-reflex recovery curves at H-max and half H-max intensity were determined. From the experimental data several variables were derived, such as the cumulative vibratory index and the local maxima and minima of the recovery curves. To assess the collective values of several features, a discriminant analysis was performed. The methods presented improve the specificity of the quantitative neurophysiological measure of dystonia and spasticity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Images of the Twenty-First Century |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual International Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
Place of Publication | Los Alamitos, CA |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 997-999 |
Number of pages | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 11th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 1989: Images of the Twenty-First Century - Seattle, United States Duration: 9 Nov 1989 → 12 Nov 1989 Conference number: 11 |
Publication series
Name | Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings |
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Publisher | IEEE |
Volume | 1989 |
ISSN (Print) | 0589-1019 |
Conference
Conference | 11th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 1989 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Seattle |
Period | 9/11/89 → 12/11/89 |