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Do foot splints improve joint mobility in brain injury rehabilitation?

In 2016, Researchers led by Eun Jung Sung, Min Ho Chun, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a resting foot splint in preventing ankle contracture in patients with early-stage brain injuries. The study involved 33 patients who suffered from ankle dorsiflexor weakness, with a muscle strength of grade 2 or lower. While all participants continued their customized rehabilitation therapy, … Continue reading Do foot splints improve joint mobility in brain injury rehabilitation?

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Can sports climbing and yoga alleviate symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that can significantly diminish a patient’s quality of life. Symptoms such as spasticity, cognitive impairment, depression, and fatigue are common and challenging to manage. Traditional medical treatments have limitations, prompting researchers to investigate non-pharmacological approaches to alleviate these symptoms. In 2010 a randomized prospective study, Orjana Velikonja, et. al., explored the effects of sports climbing (SC) and … Continue reading Can sports climbing and yoga alleviate symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients?

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How does Eperisone treatment compare to physiotherapy in reducing spasticity after a stroke?

In 2005, Tariq et al. conducted a study to compare the effects of Eperisone, a muscle relaxant, with physiotherapy on stroke patients. The goal was to determine whether Eperisone could effectively reduce muscle stiffness, known as spasticity, similar to the effects of physiotherapy. The study included 26 stroke patients, ranging from 15 to 75 years old, who participated in a three-week trial at the Department … Continue reading How does Eperisone treatment compare to physiotherapy in reducing spasticity after a stroke?

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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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