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 ...

Spasticity refers to involuntary muscle reflexes ... because modern stroke care centers now mobilize people early after stroke." Many types of post-stroke pain are temporary if properly managed ...

Spasticity is a symptom of conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord. It can look like a tightly folded arm with a flexed wrist ...

Ruth Carter lost the use of her right arm when she suffered a stroke a month ago ... Occupational Therapist Mrs. Carter does have some spasticity, so like if I try to bring her arm up to ...

stroke patients with spasticity used the vibrating glove. Researchers compared its effectiveness to Botox. Patients used the device three hours each day over 8 weeks before or after they had their ...

Updated guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S.

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 ...