Spasticity-spastic movement disorder [PDF]
Spinal Cord, 2008 Antispastic medications that are directed to reduce clinical signs of spasticity, such as exaggerated reflexes and muscle tone, do not improve the movement disorder. Medication can even increase weakness which might interfere with functional movements, such as walking.
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The swimming test is effective for evaluating spasticity after contusive spinal cord injury. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Spasticity is a frequent chronic complication in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the severity of spasticity varies in patients with SCI. Therefore, an evaluation method is needed to determine the severity of spasticity.
Youngjae Ryu +10 more
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The Evaluation of “Spasticity” [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques, 1987 ABSTRACT:Lesions of the upper motor neuron cause: 1. Alterations in segmental reflex activity. For example increased tendon jerks and velocity dependent stretch reflexes ("spasticity"), clonus, the clasp knife response, release of flexion reflexes and extensor plantar reflexes. 2.
P, Ashby, A, Mailis, J, Hunter
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Botulinum Neurotoxins: From Toxin to Medicine
Toxins, 2023 Ancient scientific manuscripts indicate that Dr [...]
Andrea Santamato
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Spasticity, Motor Recovery, and Neural Plasticity after Stroke
Frontiers in Neurology, 2017 Spasticity and weakness (spastic paresis) are the primary motor impairments after stroke and impose significant challenges for treatment and patient care. Spasticity emerges and disappears in the course of complete motor recovery.
Sheng Li
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Impact of Spasticity on Balance Control during Quiet Standing in Persons after Stroke
Stroke Research and Treatment, 2017 Background. Balance impairments, falls, and spasticity are common after stroke, but the effect of spasticity on balance control after stroke is not well understood. Methods.
Reza Rahimzadeh Khiabani +5 more
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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 +2 more
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Interventions to Reduce Spasticity and Improve Function in People With Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Distinctions Revealed by Different Analytical Methods. [PDF]
, 2015 Background. Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in impaired function, and ankle joint spasticity is a common secondary complication. Different interventions have been trialed with variable results. Objective.
Brown, GL, Duffell, LD, Mirbagheri, MM
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain: Current Trends and Future Applications
Brain Sciences, 2018 The origin and the neural pathways involved in chronic neuropathic pain are still not extensively understood. For this reason, despite the wide variety of pain medications available on the market, neuropathic pain is challenging to treat.
Ivano Dones, Vincenzo Levi
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Reinforced Feedback in Virtual Environment for Plantar Flexor Poststroke Spasticity Reduction and Gait Function Improvement [PDF]
, 2019 Background. Ankle spasticity is a frequent phenomenon that limits functionality in poststroke patients. Objectives. Our aim was to determine if there was decreased spasticity in the ankle plantar flex (PF) muscles in the plegic lower extremity (LE) and ...
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