Safety Profile of High-Dose Botulinum Toxin Type A in Post-Stroke Spasticity Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s40261-018-0701-x
Abstract: Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is considered the gold standard for the treatment of focal post-stroke spasticity (PSS). However, a recently published study estimated that a significant percentage of patients affected by PSS could benefit… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; toxin type; spasticity; stroke spasticity ... See more keywords
Time related changes of post-stroke spasticity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.470
Abstract: Introduction/Background Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is one of functional barrier for stroke survivors. There is a need for early identification and understanding of change of PSS over time. Therefore, we want to establish the change of… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; time; spasticity; stroke spasticity ... See more keywords
A retrospective study to assess resource utilization and costs in patients with post-stroke spasticity in the United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1447449
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is a common complication following stroke. This study describes the differences in healthcare resource utilization between patients who do and do not develop PSS in the UK. Methods: Adults registered… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; resource utilization; pss; spasticity ... See more keywords
Development and Preliminary Validation of a Pneumatic Focal Vibration System to the Mitigation of Post-Stroke Spasticity
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2021.3052187
Abstract: Some evidence has demonstrated that focal vibration (FV) plays an important role in the mitigation of spasticity. However, the research on developing the FV system to mitigate the spasticity effectively has been seldom reported. To… read more here.
Keywords: stroke spasticity; system; muscle; vibration ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and safety of Chinese massage therapy (Tui Na) on post-stroke spasticity: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1177/0269215516663009
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese massage therapy (Tui Na) for patients with post-stroke spasticity. Design: A prospective, multicenter, blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled intervention trial. Subject: A total of 90 patients with post-stroke… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; spasticity; stroke spasticity; therapy ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions on post-stroke spasticity: An umbrella review.
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DOI: 10.3233/nre-220275
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-stroke spasticity is often one of the primary impairments addressed in rehabilitation. However, limited guidance exists on the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) interventions for post-stroke spasticity. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the quality of evidence… read more here.
Keywords: quality; therapy; interventions post; stroke spasticity ... See more keywords
Adjunctive treatment and BoNT-A for post-stroke spasticity: Are we really focusing on the patient-centered goals?
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1134691
Abstract: COPYRIGHT © 2023 Baricich, Bertoni, Santamato, Osio, Gasperini, Picelli, Molteni and The Collaborative Working Group. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution… read more here.
Keywords: adjunctive treatment; treatment bont; bont post; stroke spasticity ... See more keywords
The Lack of Systemic and Subclinical Side Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type-A in Patients Affected by Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14080564
Abstract: Botulinum Neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A) is the treatment of choice for focal post-stroke spasticity (PSS). Due to its mechanism of action and the administration method, some authors raised concern about its possible systemic diffusion leading to… read more here.
Keywords: stroke spasticity; stroke; post stroke; botulinum neurotoxin ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Treatment Options in Focal Post-Stroke Spasticity of the Upper Extremity: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study from Kerala, India
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DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.349636
Abstract: Background: Post-stroke 20%–40% of patients develop spasticity which can quadruple total cost of care. This impact can be reduced by affordable treatment options for focal spasticity. Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to… read more here.
Keywords: spasticity; stroke spasticity; treatment; post stroke ... See more keywords