Spasticity is a common sequala of the upper motor neuron lesions. For instance, it often
occurs in the first 4 weeks after stroke and is seen in more than one-third of stroke survivors …

Purpose This systematic review examines intervention studies using extracorporeal shock
wave therapy (ESWT) application in post-stroke muscle spasticity with particular emphasis …

Objective To investigate muscle stiffness in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
(IIM) using shear wave elastography (SWE) and to correlate the results with muscle strength …

Ultrasound elastography (USE) is becoming an important adjunct tool in the evaluation of
various musculoskeletal (MSK) traumatic conditions and diseases, with an increasing …

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are a group of acquired muscle diseases with
muscle inflammation, weakness, and other extra-muscular manifestations. IIMs can …

Introduction Post-stroke spastic movement disorder (PS-SMD) appears up to 20% in the first
week following stroke and 40% in the chronic phase. It may create major hurdles to …

Objective Post-stroke shoulder pain is a serious challenge for stroke survivors. The aim of
this meta-analysis was to review the literature to confirm information on structural changes in …

Objective Ultrasound elastography is an emerging diagnostic technology used to investigate
the biomechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this study was …

Background Post-stroke muscle stiffness is a major challenge in the rehabilitation of stroke
survivors, with no gold standard in clinical assessment. Muscle stiffness is typically …

Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder characterized by reduced muscle mass, strength,
and performance. Muscle ultrasound can be helpful in assessing muscle mass, quality, and …