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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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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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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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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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Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation on Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Brain Sciences, 2022
In recent years, the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for the therapeutic effect of post-stroke spasticity has been explored. There are various NIBS methods depending on the stimulation modality, site and parameters. The purpose of this
Xiaohan Wang, Le Ge, Huijing Hu, Li Yan, Le Li   +4 more
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Botulinum Toxin Combined with Robot-Assisted Therapy for Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Toxins (Basel)
(1) Background: Post-stroke spasticity limits motor recovery and independence. Combining botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A) injection with intensive, task-specific robot-assisted therapy (RAT) might enhance neuroplasticity and functional gains, but its ...
Facciorusso S, Spina S, Filippetti M, Reebye R, Francisco GE, Santamato A.   +5 more
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Efficacy and safety of whole-body vibration therapy for post-stroke spasticity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
BackgroundOne of the main objectives of stroke rehabilitation is to alleviate post-stroke spasticity. Over the recent years, many studies have explored the potential benefits of whole-body vibration (WBV) treatment for post-stroke spasticity, but it is ...
Qi Zhang, Qi Zhang, Shuqi Zheng, Shuqi Zheng, Shuiyan Li, Shuiyan Li, Yuting Zeng, Ling Chen, Gege Li, Gege Li, Shilin Li, Shilin Li, Longlong He, Longlong He, Shuping Chen, Shuping Chen, Xiaoyan Zheng, Jihua Zou, Jihua Zou, Jihua Zou, Qing Zeng, Qing Zeng   +21 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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Excitation-inhibition imbalance in the motor control network: a key factor in post-stroke spasticity. [PDF]

Front Hum Neurosci
Spasticity is a recognized motor dysfunction that frequently arises following a stroke and significantly impacts the quality of life of affected patients.
Zeng S, Li L, Wu L, Li R, Tang X, Sun X, Lin S, Liu Z, Tang J, Liu Q, Wu D, Xie L.   +11 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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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