Peripheral nerve injuries are common, and there is no easily available formula for
successful treatment. Incomplete injuries are most frequent. Seddon classified nerve injuries …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by a static lesion to the brain occurring in utero or up to the
first 2 years of life; it often manifests as musculoskeletal impairments and movement …

Introduction: An international clinical trial enrolled 174 ambulatory males≥ 5 years old with
nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD). Pretreatment data provide …

This review summarizes current information regarding the changes in structure or function
that occur in skeletal muscle secondary to spasticity. Most published studies have reported …

The mechanical properties of isolated single muscle fiber segments were measured in
muscle cells obtained from patients undergoing surgery for correction of flexion contractures …

The aim of this study was to determine the extent of ankle muscle weakness in children with
cerebral palsy (CP) and to identify potential causes. Maximal voluntary contractions of …

Cerebral palsy (CP) may lead to profound weakness in affected portions of the extremities
and trunk. Knowing the mechanisms underlying muscle weakness will help to better design …

Muscle function often becomes progressively more compromised in children with spastic
cerebral palsy, leading to reduced mobility. This study aimed to examine the role that muscle …

Inadequate physical fitness is a major problem affecting the function and health of children
with cerebral palsy (CP). Lack of optimal physical activity may contribute to the development …

The passive mechanical properties of small muscle fiber bundles obtained from surgical
patients with spasticity (n= 9) and patients without neuromuscular disorders (n= 21) were …