Upper limb spasticity is common after stroke and can cause deformity, pain and reduced function. Botulinum toxin type A is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that blocks ...

In addition to headaches, the most common types of post-stroke pain include shoulder pain; central post-stroke pain; spasticity; and complex regional pain syndrome, a burning sensation and other ...

A small uncontrolled study of treatment of upper limb spasticity after stroke reported encouraging benefits, including decreased spasticity, increased range of movement and increased scores on the ...

Quite often, secondary stroke attacks complicate matters. Spasticity — muscle contraction and paresis — muscular weakness, are two of the many common after-effects of stroke. Recovery ...

The number of new cases each year stands at around 100,000; it costs the NHS £2.3 billion a year to treat and look after stroke victims. Limb spasticity is one of the most common side-effects of ...

innovative treatment options for some post-stroke conditions, including spasticity, have emerged but these often require patients to start treatment as early as possible to deliver their full ...

Ruth Carter lost the use of her right arm when she suffered a stroke a month ago ... Carter does have some spasticity, so like if I try to bring her arm up to strengthen it, it will catch there.

The Rise programme will be rolled out at Singapore General and Tan Tock Seng hospitals in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

Physical therapy is often the most crucial component in the recovery process after a stroke. It focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility through a series of targeted ...

stroke patients with spasticity used the vibrating glove. Researchers compared its effectiveness to Botox. Patients used the ...

Post-stroke patients in Poland have access to 16 weeks of rehabilitation, according to Adam Siger, vice-president of Polish Brain Stroke Foundation (Fundacja Udaru Mózgu). [SHUTTERSTOCK/Robert ...