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Regulatory effects of head acupuncture on the GABAergic system and Wnt7a/β-catenin pathway in post-stroke spasticity rats. [PDF]

J Mol Histol
To investigate the regulation of the GABAergic system and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in rats with limb spasticity after stroke by Head Acupuncture therapy and its potential mechanism.
Kang X, Chen S, Ma L, Kong Y, Huang Y, Shi S.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Clinical Validity of Shear Wave Elastography for Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Background/Objectives: Shear wave elastography (SWE) has emerged as a quantitative imaging technique for assessing muscle mechanical properties and has been increasingly applied to post-stroke spasticity. However, the clinical validity of SWE relative to
Kim JH, Oh SJ, Kim SY, Kim TU, Kim Y.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Does the Diffusion Profile Differ Between Botulinum Toxin Type a Formulations? Implications for the Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity

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
doaj   +2 more sources

Risk factors for post-stroke spasticity: a retrospective study. [PDF]

Front Neurol
Background Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is a common complication after stroke and is an important cause of high rates of disability after stroke. At present, modern medicine has made great progress in the treatment of PSS, ‘early detection, early ...
Zhu C, Li L, Qiu L, Ji G.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of non-invasive neuromodulation technologies and botulinum toxin injections for post-stroke spasticity and motor function: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

EClinicalMedicine
Summary Background Non-invasive neuromodulation is a promising approach for improving spasticity and motor function after stroke. However, it is still unclear which type of non-invasive neuromodulation is effective and evidence of important differences ...
Chun-Zhi Tang
exaly   +2 more sources

Early Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection May Improve Motor Recovery in Patients with Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Secondary Analysis from a Longitudinal Cohort Study. [PDF]

Toxins (Basel)
Spasticity after stroke impairs motor control, delays recovery, and reduces quality of life. Botulinum toxin type A is the first-line treatment, but it is often administered in the chronic phase, potentially limiting its impact on rehabilitation ...
Picelli A, Santamato A, Cosma M, Baricich A, Chisari C, Millevolte M, Del Prete C, Mazzù I, Di Censo R, Smania N, Filippetti M.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effects of Kinesiotaping on Spasticity and Functional Recovery in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Romanian Journal of Physical Therapy
Introduction: Post-stroke spasticity is a prevalent motor complication leading to extremity weakness and impaired coordination, significantly affecting daily activities.
Shani SELA, Elisha VERED, Leonid KALICHMA   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in post-stroke spasticity patients: Evaluation with shear wave elastography. [PDF]

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating spasticity in post-stroke patients using shear wave elastography (SWE).
Özbek İC, Tıkız C.
europepmc   +2 more sources

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source