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New insights into the pathophysiology of post-stroke spasticity [PDF]

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2015
Spasticity is one of many consequences after stroke. It is characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in resistance during passive stretch, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex. The underlying mechanism of the hyperexcitable stretch
Sheng eLi, Gerard eFrancisco
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Long-Term Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity with Botulinum Toxin: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

Toxins
Stroke-induced spasticity is a prevalent condition affecting stroke survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. Botulinum Toxin A injections are widely used for its management, yet the long-term effects and optimal management strategies ...
Nicoletta Falcone, Fabrizio Leo, Carmelo Chisari, Stefania Dalise   +3 more
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Early brain imaging predictors of post-stroke spasticity

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021
Background: Post-stroke spasticity is a major factor disturbing rehabilitation and functional recovery in stroke survivors. Clinical predictors of post-stroke spasticity have often been discussed, but brain image predictors for spasticity have been ...
Songjin Ri, Stefanie Glaess-Leistner, Jörg Wissel   +2 more
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Healthcare resource utilization and costs among patients with post-stroke spasticity before and after spasticity management including onabotulinumtoxina

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023
Background: Real-world data regarding the impact of onabotulinumtoxinA on healthcare resource utilization and costs for post-stroke spasticity are scarce. Objective: To compare differences in 12-month healthcare resource utilization and costs before and
Alberto Esquenazi, Lisa Bloudek, Kristen Migliaccio-Walle, David Oliveri, Amy Tung, Patrick Gillard, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez   +6 more
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The Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) Treatment in Brazilian Patients with Chronic Post-Stroke Spasticity: Results from the Observational, Multicenter, Prospective BCause Study

Toxins, 2020
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is an effective treatment for post-stroke spasticity; however, some patients cannot access treatment until ≥1 year post-stroke.
Patricia Khan, Marcelo Riberto, João Amaury Frances, Regina Chueire, Ana Cristina Ferreira Garcia Amorim, Denise Xerez, Tae Mo Chung, Lucia Helena Costa Mercuri, Alexandre Luiz Longo, Sérgio Lianza, Pascal Maisonobe, Viviane C. Ruiz-Schutz   +11 more
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Effectiveness of a home-based exercise program among patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke: A randomized controlled trial

Asian Nursing Research, 2021
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of advanced practice nurse–guided home-based rehabilitation exercise program (HREPro) among patients with lower limb spasticity post-stroke.
Shaomin Chen, Chang Lv, Jiaozhen Wu, Chengwei Zhou, Xiaolong Shui, Yi Wang   +5 more
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Research progress in the use of botulinum toxin type a for post-stroke spasticity rehabilitation: a narrative review [PDF]

Annals of Medicine
Background Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and death worldwide. Spasticity after stroke seriously affects patients’ quality of life.
Qianwen Xu, Hongbo Xiao, Zongjun Zhu, Yuanyuan Guan, Ya Wang   +4 more
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Does the Diffusion Profile Differ Between Botulinum Toxin Type a Formulations? Implications for the Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity [PDF]

Toxins
Botulinum toxin type A is a first-line treatment for post-stroke spasticity, with selective action at nerve endings and minimal effects beyond the injection site.
Alessandro Picelli, Stefano Tamburin, Rita Di Censo, Nicola Smania, Mirko Filippetti   +4 more
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Superior efficacy of 100-Hz transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in reducing post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Background Post-stroke spasticity is a prevalent complication of upper motor neuron injury, hindering motor recovery, independence, and quality of life.
Yingxiu Diao, Xiaomin Niu, Jiahao Huang, Chong You, Xiaoying Lin, Jiaxin Pan, Jianghua Cheng   +6 more
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Dry needling in stroke

Exploration of Neuroprotective Therapy, 2022
Stroke causes acute neurological deficit which is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Neurorehabilitation is an important dimension in the management of post-stroke deficits. Spasticity, pain, and neurological deficits are contributors to post-
Nirmal Surya, Guhan Ramamurthy
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