How could robotic training and botolinum toxin be combined in chronic post stroke upper limb spasticity? A pilot study.
Journal:
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
PMID:
25358636
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Spasticity has a role of primary importance in functional motor recovery of upper limb after a stroke. The widespread intervention is the botulinum toxin neurolysis, however robotic training could have a role as useful addition to this conventional therapy.
Authors
Keywords
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Chronic Disease
Disability Evaluation
Electromyography
Exercise Therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular
Male
Middle Aged
Movement
Muscle Spasticity
Neuromuscular Agents
Pilot Projects
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
Recovery of Function
Robotics
Single-Blind Method
Stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Upper Extremity
Young Adult