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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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Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

Growing adolescents and teenagers are frequently affected by the disorder known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which affects the spine. It is characterized by lateral spinal curvature, which may cause discomfort, spinal abnormalities, and a decreased quality of life. The effectiveness of manual therapy (MT), a frequently utilized method for the management of AIS, has been called into question. To better demonstrate the effectiveness of … Continue reading Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

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