Shock waves as a treatment modality for spasticity reduction and recovery improvement in post-stroke adults–current evidence and qualitative systematic review

R Dymarek, K Ptaszkowski, L Ptaszkowska… - … interventions in aging, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose This systematic review examines intervention studies using extracorporeal shock
wave therapy (ESWT) application in post-stroke muscle spasticity with particular emphasis …

Research progress in extracorporeal shock wave therapy for upper limb spasticity after stroke

H Duan, Y Lian, Y Jing, J Xing, Z Li - Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Spasticity is one of the most common complications after stroke. With the gradual
intensification of spasticity, stroke patients will have a series of problems such as joint …

Long-term efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on lower limb post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

EE Mihai, L Dumitru, IV Mihai, M Berteanu - Journal of clinical medicine, 2020 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the long-term efficacy
of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on reducing lower limb post-stroke spasticity …

A Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and robot hybrid system for multi-joint coordinated upper limb rehabilitation after stroke

W Rong, W Li, M Pang, J Hu, X Wei, B Yang… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2017 - Springer
Background It is a challenge to reduce the muscular discoordination in the paretic upper
limb after stroke in the traditional rehabilitation programs. Method In this study, a …

Effect of radial shock wave therapy on spasticity of the upper limb in patients with chronic stroke: a prospective, randomized, single blind, controlled trial

TY Li, CY Chang, YC Chou, LC Chen, HY Chu… - Medicine, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Recently, studies have reported that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe,
noninvasive, alternative treatment for spasticity. However, the effect of ESWT on spasticity …

The current state of knowledge on the clinical and methodological aspects of extracorporeal shock waves therapy in the management of post-stroke spasticity …

J Opara, J Taradaj, K Walewicz, J Rosińczuk… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Effectiveness of shock wave therapy as a treatment for spasticity: a systematic review

IM Martínez, N Sempere-Rubio, O Navarro, R Faubel - Brain Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: The purpose of this study was to collect and analyse the available scientific
evidence on the effectiveness of shock wave therapy as a treatment for spasticity. Methods …

The effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on spastic muscle of the wrist joint in stroke survivors: evidence from neuromechanical analysis

Y Leng, WLA Lo, C Hu, R Bian, Z Xu, X Shan… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: This study combined neuromechanical modeling analysis, muscle tone
measurement from mechanical indentation and electrical impedance myography to assess …

The combination of different ergonomic supports during dental procedures reduces the muscle activity of the neck and shoulder

JA García-Vidal, M López-Nicolás… - Journal of Clinical …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Ergonomic supports have become popular for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of different ergonomic supports and their …

Management of muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy by means of extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a systematic review of the literature

B Corrado, C Di Luise… - Developmental …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of extracorporeal
shockwave therapy for the management of muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy …