Objective
The purpose of this research study is to better understand how a stroke changes our muscles' ability to maintain postures.
Participants will be asked to sit and contract their arm muscles while a motor applies small forces about their elbow.
Who Can Participate
- Not taking any antispastic medication
- No history of botox in the arm
- No neurological diagnoses or musculoskeletal impairments unrelated to stroke
- Available to come to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for one 2–3 hour session
Compensation
Participants will be compensated:
- $35 for healthy controls
- $50 for stroke survivors
Age Range
35 - 70
