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Early Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection for Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Toxins, 2021
Early management of spasticity may improve stroke outcome. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is recommended treatment for post-stroke spasticity (PSS). However, it is usually administered in the chronic phase of stroke. Our aim was to determine whether the
A. Picelli, A. Santamato, M. Cosma, A. Baricich, C. Chisari, M. Millevolte, Cristina Maria Del Prete, I. Mazzù, P. Girardi, N. Smania   +9 more
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Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Spasticity: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
BACKGROUND Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is the most common complication of stroke. Acupuncture is widely used in clinical practice for the treatment of PSS, and is therefore considered a common complementary treatment.
Li-Zhen Yi, Li-Xing Huang, Rui-Xue Chen, Sheng-Cai Zhan, Huiyuan Huang, Zeng-Hui Yue   +5 more
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Comparative Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injections and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

EClinicalMedicine, 2021
Background The anti-spasticity efficacy of botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection has been well established for patients with chronic stroke; however, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), i.e.
Po-Cheng Hsu, Ke-Vin Chang, Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Ting Wu, L. Özçakar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Input Visualizations to Track Health Data by Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
Abstract Older adults living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) can considerably benefit from collecting and reflecting on their health data. Many older adults collect their health data using various approaches, such as digital tools or handwritten notebooks.
Shri Harini Ramesh, Foroozan Daneshzand, Matteo Sotelo, Mahsa Sinaei, Fateme Rajabiyazdi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Botulinum Toxin Treatment Affect the Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Post-Stroke Spastic Equinus? A Retrospective Pilot Study

Toxins, 2020
Equinovarus/equinus foot is a pattern most commonly treated with botulinum toxin type A in patients with post-stroke spasticity involving the lower limbs; the gastrocnemius is the muscle most frequently injected. Spastic equinovarus/equinus can present a
Alessandro Picelli, Mirko Filippetti, Camilla Melotti, Flavio Guerrazzi, Angela Modenese, Nicola Smania   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post-stroke spasticity: follow-up and functional implications of chronic long-term treatment with botulinum toxin

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
BACKGROUND Around 40% of stroke survivor develop spasticity. Plantar flexors (PF) muscles are often affected, with severe functional impairment. The treatment of choice is botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) combined with adjuvant treatments.
M. Battaglia, M. Borg, A. Loro, L. Cosenza, L. Scotti, A. Picelli, Mirko Filippetti, Michele Bertoni, S. Spina, A. Santamato, S. Carda, A. Baricich   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Current State of Knowledge on the Clinical and Methodological Aspects of Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy in the Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity—Overview of 20 Years of Experiences

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
In many patients after stroke, spasticity develops over time, resulting in a decrease in the patient’s independence, pain, worsening mood, and, consequently, lower quality of life. In the last ten years, a rich arsenal of physical agents to reduce muscle
J. Opara, J. Taradaj, K. Walewicz, J. Rosińczuk, Robert Dymarek   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Children's and young people's perspectives on extended reality in paediatric rehabilitation: A qualitative study

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Aim To explore children's and young people's experiences with extended reality (XR) in rehabilitation, their perceptions of its benefits and challenges, and their visions for its future integration. Method A qualitative, interpretive, descriptive study was conducted using semi‐structured interviews and focus groups with children and young people who ...
Jéromine Hervo, Audrey Ferron, Marietta Kersale, Aurelie Merrer, Enora Croguennec, Sylvain Brochard, Danielle E. Levac, Rodolphe Bailly, Christelle Pons   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in the diagnosis and management of post-stroke limb spasticity: a narrative review

Frontiers in Neurology
ObjectiveThis review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding and clinical management of post-stroke limb spasticity.MethodsLiterature searches were conducted in PubMed and CNKI databases for articles published between ...
Menghan Su, Menghan Su, Mingqing Yu, Mingqing Yu, Ping Xu, Ping Xu, Yong Fei   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

HIGH-INTENSITY ELECTROMAGNETIC STIMULATION CAN REDUCE SPASTICITY IN POST-STROKE PATIENTS

International Journal of Physiotherapy, 2018
Background: Level of spasticity in post-stroke patients allows for the predictability of the patient’s level of recovery. The study aimed to assess the anti-spastic effect of high-intensity electromagnetic field stimulation in post-stroke condition ...
Ondřej Prouza, Efthimios Kouloulas, Dragana Zarkovic   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source