title: Predictors of Spasticity After Stroke.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Spasticity is a part of the upper motor neuron syndrome and can result in reduced function. Reduction of the complications may be facilitated by early intervention, making identification of stroke patients at high risk for developing spasticity essential.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Different predictors of poststroke spasticity (PSS) have been suggested in different studies, including development of increased muscle tone, greater severity of paresis, sensory impairment, and low Barthel Index score. The results also indicate that early identification of factors predictive of PSS is beneficial.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In this review article, the results of five studies are discussed and they all support the notion that early identification of factors predictive of PSS is beneficial and could help to identify individuals who would benefit most from intervention and thereby provide better outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: Katharina Stibrant
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Sunnerhagen
keywords: Outcome; PSS; Poststroke spasticity; Review; Risk factors; Stroke rehabilitation