Spasticity is a condition in which muscles become stiff and tight from contracting for long periods. It's usually caused by conditions that affect the central nervous system, which is responsible ...

Nearly 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity ...

Three medications have spasticity reduction as their primary indication: baclofen (Lioresal ®), dantrolene (Dantrium ®), and tizanidine (Zanaflex ®). These drugs represent the mainstays of ...

Ruth Carter lost the use of her right arm when she suffered a stroke a month ago. Just 10 days ago 64-year-old Horace Cox lost the use of his left arm when he had a stroke. These stroke survivors ...

Conference of the Indian Stroke Association highlights stroke incidence, gaps in rehabilitation, and future advancements in ...

Physiotherapy is indispensable in the journey of stroke recovery. By focusing on restoring mobility, enhancing balance, promoting neuroplasticity, managing pain, supporting cardiovascular health ...

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