This study included 150 patients aged ≥ 65 years, divided into the following five groups (N = 30 in each group): healthy older individuals (HI), patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), patients with ...

Spastic CP is characterized by involuntary spontaneous ... muscle instability, intention tremor and gait disturbances later in life (Dzienkowski et al., 1996; UCP, 2002). Mixed-type CP includes ...

90 In healthy people, group Ia afferent input to the spinal cord becomes suppressed during the stance phase of gait. 78,87 Because of reduced Ia suppression in spasticity, short-latency stretch ...

These results could guide clinicians in targeting interventions to reduce spasticity and strengthen muscles, ultimately enhancing coordination, optimizing gait mechanics, and improving functional ...

These postures can lead to skin issues, pressure sores, spastic foot drop, and abnormal gait patterns. 2 Patients with upper limb spasticity encounter difficulties in posture, positioning ...

Read about Landon's inspiring story as he overcomes the challenges of cerebral palsy, taking life-changing steps with expert ...

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved treatments for limb spasticity.

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation ...

Background OnabotulinumtoxinA has demonstrated significant benefit in adult focal spasticity. This study reviews the injection patterns (i.e., muscle distribution, dosing) of onabotulinumtoxinA ...

Life-changing events may bring immense challenges such as spasticity, a complication of certain neurological conditions that can greatly interfere with your everyday life. At Craig H. Neilsen ...