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Risk factors for development of permanent spasticity
| Feature | P value |
|---|---|
| Any paresis in affected limb | <0.001 |
| More severe paresis at median 16 weeks | 0.02 |
| MAS ≥ 2 in at least one joint within median 6 weeks after stroke | 0.01 |
| More than two joints affected by increased muscle tone | 0.002 |
| Hemispasticity within median 6 weeks after stroke | 0.01 |
| Lower Barthel Index at baseline | 0.002 |
