Comparative effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections and extracorporeal shockwave therapy for post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and network meta …
Background The anti-spasticity efficacy of botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection has been well
established for patients with chronic stroke; however, extracorporeal shock wave therapy …
established for patients with chronic stroke; however, extracorporeal shock wave therapy …
[HTML][HTML] Adjuvant treatments associated with botulinum toxin injection for managing spasticity: An overview of the literature
A Picelli, A Santamato, E Chemello, N Cinone… - Annals of physical and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background and objective A wide range of adjunct therapies after botulinum toxin
administration have been proposed. The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview …
administration have been proposed. The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview …
Breakthroughs in the spasticity management: are non-pharmacological treatments the future?
A Naro, A Leo, M Russo, C Casella, A Buda… - Journal of clinical …, 2017 - Elsevier
The present paper aims at providing an objective narrative review of the existing non-
pharmacological treatments for spasticity. Whereas pharmacologic and conventional …
pharmacological treatments for spasticity. Whereas pharmacologic and conventional …
A practical guide to optimizing the benefits of post-stroke spasticity interventions with botulinum toxin A: An international group consensus
GE Francisco, A Balbert, G Bavikatte… - Journal of …, 2020 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This consensus paper is derived from a meeting of an international group of 19 neurological
rehabilitation specialists with a combined experience of more than 250 years (range 4–25 …
rehabilitation specialists with a combined experience of more than 250 years (range 4–25 …
Recent advances in the treatment of spasticity: extracorporeal shock wave therapy
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 …
occurs in the first 4 weeks after stroke and is seen in more than one-third of stroke survivors …
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 …
wave therapy (ESWT) application in post-stroke muscle spasticity with particular emphasis …
[PDF][PDF] Effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on spasticity in post-stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Xiang, W Wang, W Jiang… - Journal of …, 2018 - medicaljournalssweden.se
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy significantly improves
spasticity in post-stroke patients. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA …
spasticity in post-stroke patients. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA …
Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of physiotherapy (PT)
interventions on spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. Design A systematic search was …
interventions on spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. Design A systematic search was …
The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for improving upper limb spasticity and functionality in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
R Cabanas-Valdés, P Serra-Llobet… - Clinical …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for reducing
spasticity and improving functionality of the upper limb in stroke survivors. Data sources: A …
spasticity and improving functionality of the upper limb in stroke survivors. Data sources: A …
The current state of knowledge on the clinical and methodological aspects of extracorporeal shock waves therapy in the management of post-stroke spasticity …
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 …
patient's independence, pain, worsening mood, and, consequently, lower quality of life. In …