Monthly Archives: December 2013

How common are joint contractures among people with multiple sclerosis?

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Joint contractures, usually defined as limited passive range of joint motion, are common in people with neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis (MS).  To date, there are no studies of the incidence and prevalence of contracture in a population with MS.  A recent systematic review […]