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Springy block end feel6/14/2023 ![]() If you are having problems with muscle tightness, visit your GP and ask for treatment. It can be treated to help avoid problems like contractures. ![]() Spasticity can develop within a week of a stroke, or sometime later. It can lead to some stiffness and tiredness in the muscles of the unaffected side, as you may be using them differently by trying to make up for weakness in your affected limbs. Spasticity affects around a third of stroke survivors. In spasticity, muscles have increased tone, and are very tight. Muscles never completely relax: they keep some resistance even when they are not contracted, and feel springy to the touch. Muscle tone is the amount of resistance or tension in the muscles which enables you to move and stay in position. Some people have painful or unusual sensations like tingling, cold or burning sensations, which may be due to damage to the nervous system. Shoulder pain can be due to muscle stiffness, or because of weak muscles leading to a partial dislocation. Some people have spasticity, or muscle tightness, which can lead to pain – see below. Being physically active can also help you reduce your risk of a stroke. Exercise and stamina training can help you to improve your cardiovascular fitness and your stamina. Many stroke survivors find that they lose cardiovascular fitness, because they become less active after a stroke. You might also find that despite walking safely at the start of a shopping trip, you become tired and more likely to trip towards the end. For instance, you may find that objects slip from your grasp, or you may struggle to use your cutlery towards the end of a meal. You can also find that physical activities become tiring more quickly. FatigueĪfter a stroke, many people have fatigue or tiredness that does not get better with rest. It can lead to difficulty walking, and a higher chance of falling. It is due to weakness in muscle groups in the foot and ankle that lift your foot. ![]() This is a condition where your toes catch on the ground when you step forward, and you may lift your foot higher than usual when walking, or swing the leg outwards. Read more about falls and balance problems. For example, your ankle might turn over when you put weight on it. If you have weakness in your leg you may be more likely to slip, trip or fall. If you have weakness or paralysis, you may need help with everyday activities. Paralysis on one side of the body is called hemiplegia (‘half-paralysis’). Weakness on one side of the body is often referred to as hemiparesis (‘half-weakness’). If your muscles are weak you could have difficulties with walking, moving your arms or holding things. Nearly three-quarters of stroke survivors in the UK have leg weakness, and over three quarters have arm weakness. Find out more about the Stroke Association See all.Find out more ways to get involved See all.Find out more about the support we offer See all.
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