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Original Article

Does spasticity result from hyperactive stretch reflexes? Preliminary findings from a stretch reflex characterization study

J De J Salazar-Torres Centre for Rehabilitation and Engineering Studies (CREST), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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AD Pandyan Department of Physiotherapy Studies, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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CIM Price Department of Medicine (Geriatrics), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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RI Davidson School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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MP Barnes Centre for Rehabilitation and Engineering Studies (CREST), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Hunters Moor Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, UK
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GR Johnson Centre for Rehabilitation and Engineering Studies (CREST), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Pages 756-760 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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