Two local children with special needs received customized mobility equipment on Wednesday, courtesy of Variety – the Children ...

Research shows that analyzing walking patterns can detect early signs of neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, and even ...

This Research Topic will feature a collection of articles that focus on the neurologic correlates of motor function in cerebral palsy including implications for targeted treatment. Cerebral palsy (CP) ...

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 ...

Background Spasticity is common among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but there are few studies of spasticity treatment patterns. We aim to describe associations with spasticity treatment ...

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 ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the construct validity and inter-rater reliability of the Ashworth Scale (AS) for the assessment of spasticity in the upper and lower extremities. Method: A ...

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.

Muscle rigidity is very common, and it can be uncomfortable. You can have stiff and tense muscles due to various causes—such as sitting or sleeping in the wrong position, or it can be the result of a ...

Nature Research Intelligence Topics enable transformational understanding and discovery in research by categorising any document into meaningful, accessible topics. Read this blog to understand ...

Background: Cerebral Palsy (CP), the most common motor disability in childhood, affects individual's motor skills, movement and posture. This results in limited activity and a low social participation ...