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Does passive stretching improve muscle mechanics in spastic cerebral palsy?

Researchers have long sought effective strategies to manage motor impairments in children with spastic cerebral palsy, a condition characterized by excessive muscle stiffness that can hinder movement and function. In 2015, a study led by Nicola Theis, alongside Thomas Korff and Amir A. Mohagheghi, sheds new light on this topic by investigating the effects of long-term passive stretching on muscle-tendon unit mechanics. Cerebral palsy often … Continue reading Does passive stretching improve muscle mechanics in spastic cerebral palsy?

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Can massage therapy enhance post-operative recovery in children with cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder affecting motor skills and muscle coordination in children. Surgical interventions are sometimes necessary to improve their mobility. In 2011, study led by Stefan Nilsson, et. al., investigates the potential benefits of massage therapy as part of the post-operative rehabilitation process for children with cerebral palsy. The study included six participants, divided into two groups: three received massage therapy, while … Continue reading Can massage therapy enhance post-operative recovery in children with cerebral palsy?

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Is onabotulinumtoxinA effective in reducing lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects motor function and is often associated with spasticity, which can result in pain and reduced quality of life. OnabotulinumtoxinA, commonly known as Botox, has been used as a treatment for spasticity in CP. This article reports on a phase 3, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that evaluated the safety and efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA for lower limb … Continue reading Is onabotulinumtoxinA effective in reducing lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy?

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