Optimal Management for People with Severe Spasticity [PDF]
, 2012 Spasticity is characterized by velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes and tendon jerks. Many people affected by spasticity receive late treatment, or no treatment, which greatly reduces the potential to regain full motor control and ...
Kadyan, Vivek +2 more
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Botulinum Toxin Efficacy in Upper Limb Tremor: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Essential tremor (ET) and dystonic tremor syndrome (DTS) can be treated using botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections. Previous reviews lacked an assessment of the certainty of evidence and focused solely on clinician‐reported outcomes. Additionally, studies have demonstrated interindividual variability in BoNT efficacy. Objective The aim
Iris M. Visser +5 more
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Congenital irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation associated with cervical intramedullary astrocytoma causing progressive spastic quadriparesis [PDF]
, 2008 Sanjay Behari +3 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 [PDF]
, 2021 Po‐Cheng Hsu +4 more
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Feedback control of unsupported standing in paraplegia. Part I: optimal control approach [PDF]
, 1997 This is the first of a pair of papers which describe an investigation into the feasibility of providing artificial balance to paraplegics using electrical stimulation of the paralyzed muscles. By bracing the body above the shanks, only stimulation of the
Donaldson, N., Hunt, K.J., Munih, M.
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Movement Disorders in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Several movement disorders (MD) have been reported to occur in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). No extensive review has addressed the whole spectrum of MD in NMOSD. Objective This article aims to review MD in NMOSD, describing its prevalence and features.
Luciana A.F. Bringel +18 more
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Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis as a Dynamic Treatment for Spasticity: A Case Series
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation: Spasticity, whether from stroke or spinal cord injury or other causes, remains challenging to treat effectively. Common spasticity treatments such as stretching, physical therapy, injection therapy, and even surgery may not result in optimal or the ...
Clay C. Guynn, DO
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Interrater reliability of a modified Ashworth scale of muscle spasticity.
Physical Therapy, 1987 Richard W. Bohannon, M. B. Smith
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Managing Dystonia in Partington Syndrome
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Bilateral focal hand dystonia is an almost pathognomonic sign of Partington syndrome, frequently accompanied by intellectual disability and oromotor dyspraxia. However, a few studies have focused on the treatment of this focal dystonia, making patient management uncertain.
Emilie Pichon +13 more
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Physical activity, adiposity, and function in youth with and without spastic cerebral palsy: a pilot cohort study [PDF]
, 2018 openalex +1 more source