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Objective assessment of spasticity by pendulum test: a systematic review on methods of implementation and outcome measures

BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2020
Background Instrumented pendulum test is an objective and repeatable biomechanical method of assessment for spasticity. However, multitude of sensor technologies and plenty of suggested outcome measures, confuse those interested in implementing this ...
Fariborz Rahimi, Reza Eyvazpour, N. Salahshour, M. Azghani   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Zinc containing dental fixative causing copper deficiency myelopathy [PDF]

, 2017
A 62-year-old male, previously well, was referred to neurology clinic following 6 months history of worsening lower limbs instability, paraesthesia, pain and weakness rendering him housebound.
Abdul-Rahim, Azmil H., Carroll, Liam Stuart, Murray, Rosanne   +2 more
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE INTER-RATER RELIABILITY OF THE ASHWORTH SCALES IN ASSESSMENT OF SPASTICITY [PDF]

Acta Medica Iranica, 2006
Ashworth and modified Ashworth scales are the most widely used tests to assess the severity of muscle spasticity. These clinical scales offer qualitative and subjective information and consequently there are issues concerning reliability when two or more
N. Nakhostin-Ansari, S. Naghdi, H. Moammeri S. Jalaie   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the effectiveness of upper-limb spasticity management using a structured approach to goal-setting and outcome measurement: First cycle results from the ULIS-III Study

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021
Objective: To describe the utility of a structured approach to assessing effectiveness following injection with botulinum toxin-A alongside physical therapies, within the first cycle of the Upper Limb International Spasticity-III (ULIS-III) study ...
Lynne Turner-Stokes, Jorge Jacinto, Klemens Fheodoroff, Allison Brashear, Pascal Maisonobe, Andreas Lysandropoulos, Stephen Ashford   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Botulinum toxin treatment of spasticity in diplegic cerebral palsy : a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study [PDF]

This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of three doses of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A; Dysport®) in 125 patients (mean age 5.2 years, SD 2; 54% male)with dynamic equinus spasticity during walking. Participants were randomized to receive Dysport (10,
Bakheit, Boyd, Calderon-Gonzalez, Carr, Chutorian, Corry, Corry, Corry, Cosgrove, Denislic, Eames, Flett, Friedman, Haley, Heinen, Heinen, Hesse, Holly, Koman, Koman, Koman, Mall, Mousny, Msall, Russell, Russell, Sanchez-Carpintero, Scott, Sutherland, US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Wissel, World Health Organization., Yang   +32 more
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Medical use of cannabis: italian and european legislation [PDF]

, 2018
This review illustrates some brief considerations of the medical use of cannabis recently issued in Italy. History and uses of cannabis throughout centuries and different countries are illustrated together with a description of botany and active ...
Di Luca, A., Di Luca, N. M., Montanari Vergallo, G., Zaami, S.   +3 more
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Real world experience of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the treatment of spasticity using tetrahydrocannabinol:cannabidiol (THC:CBD) [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Treatment of spasticity poses a major challenge in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient management. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC):cannabidiol (CBD) oromucosal spray (THC:CBD), approved for the treatment of spasticity in multiple ...
Funke, Andreas, Kettemann, Dagmar, Maier, André, Meyer, Thomas, Münch, Christoph, Spittel, Susanne, Thomas, Annett, Walter, Bertram   +7 more
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Management of spasticity with intrathecal phenol injections: The past and the present

The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019
Introduction: Spasticity is increased, involuntary, velocity-dependent muscle tone that causes resistance to movement. Intrathecal injection of phenol is a form of treatment used in a very selective group of patients with spasticity. Aim: This study aims
Fahim Anwar, Silvia Antiga, Harry Mee, Ahmad Al Khayer   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inter- and Intra-Rater Reliability of the Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury

, 2015
Objective: This study investigated the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Australian Spasticity Assessment Scale (ASAS) in adults with unilateral hypertonia following acquired brain injury.
A. Calame, B. Singer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Promoting post-stroke recovery through focal or whole body vibration: criticisms and prospects from a narrative review [PDF]

, 2019
Objective: Several focal muscle vibration (fMV) and whole body vibration (WBV) protocols have been designed to promote brain reorganization processes in patients with stroke. However, whether fMV and WBV should be considered helpful tools to promote post-
Bianchini E., Camerota F., Celletti C., Di Piero V., La Torre G., Lakin S., Suppa A., Toscano M.   +7 more
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