Alterações musculares em indivíduos com lesão do neurônio motor superior / Muscle alterations in individuals with upper motor neuron lesions

RESUMO

Indivíduos com lesão do neurônio motor superior (LNMS) apresentam disfunções do movimento e postura que prejudicam a mobilidade e o desempenho de tarefas de vida diária. A espasticidade tem sido considerada tradicionalmente o principal determinante das disfunções motoras desses indivíduos. No entanto, há evidências de que alterações nas características musculares dessa população possam contribuir.

ABSTRACT

Patients with upper motor neuron lesions (UMNL) experience movement and performance in daily activities. Traditionally, spasticity has been considered the major determinant of movement dysfunction in these individuals. However, there is evidence that changes in muscle characteristics may contribute to movement deficits in this population. The aim of this study was to critically appraise the literature regarding characterization of passive stiffness...