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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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Neurophysiological Changes in Post Stroke Spasticity Patients

The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted. Spasticity is a state, in which, there is an increase in muscle tone or stiffness, which might be associated with ...
Safa M. Fawzi, Farqad B. Hamdan, Gheyath A. Al-Gawwam, Israa F. Jaafar   +3 more
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Treatment for spasticity after stroke [PDF]

Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика, 2010
The epidemiology, symptomatology, pathogenesis, diagnosis of post-stroke spasticity, and its basic treatment principles based on the current methods of evidence-based medicine are described. Possibilities for post-stroke spasticity therapy with botulinum,
S. E. Khatkova
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Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy after Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Spasticity: A Randomized Controlled Study

Toxins
Post-stroke spasticity is a common complication that limits the functional performance of patients. Botulinum toxin (BTx) is an effective treatment for spasticity. Numerous researchers have applied extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to address post-
Junhee Lee, Seung Nam Yang
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Revisiting Spasticity After Stroke: Clustering Clinical Characteristics for Identifying At-Risk Individuals [PDF]

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2021
Fatimah Ahmedy,1 Nooralisa Mohd Tuah,2 Natiara Mohamad Hashim,3 Syahiskandar Sybil Shah,4 Ismail Ahmedy,5 Soo Fun Tan2 1Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia ...
Ahmedy F, Mohd Tuah N, Mohamad Hashim N, Sybil Shah S, Ahmedy I, Tan SF   +5 more
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Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Modified Scoping Review

Toxins
This article aims to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence for managing post-stroke spasticity. A modified scoping review, conducted following the PRISMA guidelines and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), involved ...
Areerat Suputtitada, Supattana Chatromyen   +1 more
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Pathophysiology and Management Strategies for Post-Stroke Spasticity: An Update Review. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Post-stroke spasticity (PSS), characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone and exaggerated reflexes, affects a significant portion of stroke patients and presents a substantial obstacle to post-stroke rehabilitation. Effective management
Chen B, Yang T, Liao Z, Sun F, Mei Z, Zhang W.   +5 more
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Early Identification, Intervention and Management of Post-stroke Spasticity: Expert Consensus Recommendations

Journal of Central Nervous System Disease, 2021
Stroke patients with spasticity usually require long-lasting care and interventions but frequently report that outpatient and community treatment is limited, reflecting a significant unmet need in health and social care provision.
Ganesh Bavikatte, Ganesh Subramanian, Stephen Ashford, Rhoda Allison, Dawn Hicklin   +4 more
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Botulinum toxin A for post-stroke spasticity: Insights from the French National Hospital Discharge Database (2015-2023). [PDF]

Eur Stroke J
Background Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A) is a well-established treatment for post-stroke spasticity. However, its real-world use remains underexplored.
Bensmail D, Forestier A, Loze JY, Karam P.   +3 more
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BoNT-A for Post-Stroke Spasticity: Guidance on Unmet Clinical Needs from a Delphi Panel Approach [PDF]

Toxins, 2021
There is extensive literature supporting the efficacy of botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) for the treatment of post-stroke spasticity, however, there remain gaps in the routine management of patients with post-stroke spasticity. A panel of 21 Italian experts was
Alessio Baricich, Theodore Wein, Nicoletta Cinone, Michele Bertoni, Alessandro Picelli, Carmelo Chisari, Franco Molteni, Andrea Santamato   +7 more
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