Gastrocnemius and soleus spasticity and muscle length in Friedreich’s ataxia

Sarah C. Milne, Louise A. Corben, Eppie Yiu, Martin B. Delatycki, Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, Available online 25 March 2016, ISSN 0967-5868, doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2016.01.011.

Gastrocnemius and soleus spasticity and contracture is apparent in people with FRDA. Spasticity is evident early in the disease and in ambulant participants. Management of spasticity and reduced muscle length should be considered in people with FRDA at disease onset to optimise function.

 Gastrocnemius and soleus spasticity and muscle length in Friedreich’s ataxia