Table 1.
Demographic and Spasticity Characteristics of Stroke and MS Groups
| Variable | Stroke group (n=29), mean (SD)* |
MS group (n=10), mean (SD)* |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 62.0 (12.9) | 59.1 (11.1) |
| Male, no. (%) | 21 (72) | 4 (40) |
| Time since diagnosis, y | 4.5 (6.5)† | 18.0 (13.2) |
| Location of spasticity, no. (%) | ||
| Arm only | 5 (17.2) | 1 (10.0) |
| Leg only | 1 (3.4) | 5 (50.0) |
| Arm and leg | 23 (79.3) | 4 (40.0) |
| Side affected, no. (%) | ||
| Dominant side | 15 (51.7) | – |
| Non-dominant side | 13 (44.8) | 1 (10.0) |
| Bilateral | 1 (3.4) | 9 (90.0) |
| Spasticity severity rating | ||
| Arm | 7.0 (2.5)† | 5.0 (2.0) |
| Legs | 5.0 (3.0)† | 6.9 (1.7) |
| PRISM score | 7.0 (14.0)† | 9.8 (6.3) |
*
Unless otherwise specified.
†
Median (inter-quartile range).
MS=multiple sclerosis; PRISM=Patient-Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure.