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The Effect of Repeated Botulinum Toxin A Therapy Combined with Intensive Rehabilitation on Lower Limb Spasticity in Post-Stroke Patients

Toxins, 2018
Objectives: This study is a retrospective investigation of the effects of repetitive botulinum toxin A therapy (BoNT-A) and intensive rehabilitation (IR) on lower limb spasticity in post-stroke patients.
Takatoshi Hara, Masahiro Abo, Hiroyoshi Hara, Nobuyuki Sasaki, Naoki Yamada, Masachika Niimi, Yusuke Shimamoto   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A literature review on the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin: An injection in post-stroke spasticity

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2013
Background: A variety of techniques for the management of spasticity have been suggested, including positioning, cryotherapy, splinting and casting, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and medical management by pharmacological agents, Botulinum toxin A (
Majid Ghasemi, Mehri Salari, Fariborz Khorvash, Vahid Shaygannejad   +3 more
doaj  

Association of medullary reticular formation ventral part with spasticity in mice suffering from photothrombotic stroke

NeuroImage
Strokes cause spasticity via stretch reflex hyperexcitability in the spinal cord, and spastic paralysis due to involuntary muscle contraction in the hands and fingers can severely restrict skilled hand movements.
Shogo Isumi, Daiki Futamura, Takuto Hanasaki, Yukito Sako, Shotaro Miyata, Hirohito Kan, Yumika Suzuki, Naoki Hasegawa, Hajime Mushiake, Satoshi Kametaka, Yasushi Uchiyama, Makoto Osanai, Sachiko Lee-Hotta   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

How many stroke survivors develop problematic spasticity requiring pharmacological therapy? An international (Europe and USA) observational study protocol

BMJ Open
Introduction Current care plans for stroke survivors typically focus on acute management, resulting in many stroke survivors being discharged to their communities without adequate follow-up, despite their often experiencing significant post-stroke ...
Pascal Maisonobe, Sergiu Groppa, Simon Page, Richard D Zorowitz, Laura Serrano Barrenechea, Simon Butet, David Hernández Herrero, Rama Prasad, Susan Sandars, Seema Meloni, Alessandro Picelli   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Direct myofascial release reduces shoulder muscle spasticity after stroke: a quasi-experimental study

Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia
INTRODUCTION: Stroke, a complication that affects motor function and reduces quality of life, can lead to spasticity. Myofascial release (MFR) is a protected low load stretch technique used to reduce muscle spasticity and tightness.
Saliha Rafat, Adarsh Kumar Srivastav
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing and quantifying the interactions between spasticity, proprioception, and motor function of the upper limb after stroke: A meta-analysis

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering
Objective The objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of available literature on the relationships between spasticity, proprioception and motor function of the upper limb post-stroke. Methods Using the terms: stroke;
Jasmine Usher, Jacqui Morris, Alejandra Aranceta-Garza   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early recognition of post-stroke spasticity: the I-REFER study. [PDF]

Front Neurol
Fheodoroff K, Waeschle B, Schuetzer M, Comes G, Wissel J.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Neurophysiological and Structural-Mechanical Changes Associated with Dry Needling in Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Eeckhaut B, Truijen S, Leroij C, Dévillé J, Jacobs L, Saeys W.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Botulinum toxin A for post-stroke spasticity: Insights from the French National Hospital Discharge Database (2015-2023). [PDF]

Eur Stroke J
Bensmail D, Forestier A, Loze JY, Karam P.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Muscle energy techniques for post-stroke spasticity: mechanisms and clinical applications. [PDF]

Front Neurol
Qian L, Shi Y, Liu W, Yao Q.
europepmc   +1 more source