Spasticity vs Contracture After Stroke: What Is the Difference?
NeuroRehab Team
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Spasticity vs Contracture After Stroke: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters
Two of the most common complications affecting the limbs after stroke are spasticity and contracture. They are frequently discussed together, often confused with each other, and sometimes incorrectly treated as the same condition. But they are fundamentally different problems with different causes, different treatment approaches, and very different implications for recovery.
