Spasticity, following the neurological disorder of cerebral palsy (CP), describes a
pathological condition, the central feature of which is involuntary and prolonged muscle …

Postural instability is a detrimental and often treatment-refractory symptom of Parkinson's
disease. While many existing studies quantify the biomechanical deficits among various …

“Muscle tone” is a clinically important and widely used term and palpation is a crucial skill for
its diagnosis. However, the term is defined rather vaguely, and palpation is not measurable …

Although rigidity is a cardinal motor sign in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), the
instrumental measurement of this clinical phenomenon is largely lacking, and its …

The aim of this research was to evaluate the reliability of the measurements of
biomechanical parameters of the muscles of athletes representing different disciplines as …

Muscle spindles have unique anatomical characteristics that can be directly affected by the
surrounding tissues under physiological and pathological conditions. Understanding their …

Background Virtual mirror therapies could increase the results of exercise, since the mirror
neuron system produces an activation of motor execution cortical areas by observing actions …

Mutations in human VPS4A are associated with neurodevelopmental defects, including
motor delays and defective muscle tone. VPS4A encodes a AAA-ATPase required for …

Computational models of the neuromusculoskeletal system provide a deterministic
approach to investigate input-output relationships in the human motor system …

Assessment of muscle tone in a clinical setting is important for the physiotherapist to better
analyse and establish appropriate treatments for CNS disorders. This study aims to review …