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Muscle_Strength |
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http://scai.fraunhofer.de/MSOntology#Muscle_Strength |
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MVC |
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Patterns of weakness can help localize a lesion to a particular cortical or white matter region, spinal cord level, nerve root, peripheral nerve, or muscle. Test the strength of each muscle group and record it in a systematic fashion. It is wise to pair the testing of each muscle group immediately with testing of its contralateral counterpart to enhance detection of any asymmetries. (Source: http://www.neuroexam.com/neuroexam/content.php?p=29) A method for the measurement of muscle strength in multiple sclerosis patients is described in Joubrel et al Ann Readaption Med Phys 2000: 43: 138-144. The method uses an isokinetic dynamometer (Cybex II ®) to evaluate the concentric knee flexor and extensor peak torques values at speed of 60°/s and 180°/s.The reproductibility is good within 20%. These tests can show up muscle deficits that were not clinically evident. They can help chosing the adapted treatment, following up the patients and assessing the efficiency of rehabilitation protocols. (Source: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0168-6054(00)88788-7) |
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MSOntology:Muscle_Strength |
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Muscle_Strength |
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maximal voluntary contraction isokinetic test of knee flexion and extension |
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http://scai.fraunhofer.de/MSOntology#Neurological_examination |