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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Cost minimization analysis of BoNT-As in the treatment of upper limb spasticity and cervical dystonia [PDF]
, 2016 Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections are recommended for the management of upper limb spasticity (ULS) and cervical dystonia (CD). The main aim of this cost minimization analysis (CMA) was to compare the annual cost per patient for three BoNT-As ...
Bartolomei, Luigi +15 more
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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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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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Botulinum Neurotoxins: From Toxin to Medicine
Toxins, 2023 Ancient scientific manuscripts indicate that Dr [...]
Andrea Santamato
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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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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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Strategies to augment volitional and reflex function may improve locomotor capacity following incomplete spinal cord injury [PDF]
, 2018 Many studies highlight the remarkable plasticity demonstrated by spinal circuits following an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). Such plasticity can contribute to improvements in volitional motor recovery, such as walking function, although similar ...
Hornby, T. George +2 more
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, 2019 This chapter reviews the aetiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of spasticity in adults and children. We present an overview of the medical management options as well as the multidisciplinary input and rehabilitation required. Surgical interventions are then outlined with more sections on neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and orthopaedic ...
John Goodden +2 more
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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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