Special Communication tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex.” 1
Spasticity can produce impairment of active functions performed by the patient such as …

There has been a considerable increase over the last few years in the use of botulinum toxin
type A in the treatment of adults with spasticity. It is considered the pharmacological …

Objectives: A systematic review and meta-analysis using the Grades of Recommendation,
Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to evaluate Botulinum Toxin …

Results: Two hundred and ten respondents (mean 47.2 years) met screening criteria and
had their responses analyzed. Overall, 43% of respondents had spasticity due to stroke …

Spasticity is defined as a velocity-dependent increase in stretch reflex activity and is one of
the forms of muscle overactivity that may affect patients with damage to the central nervous …

There has been a considerable increase over the last few years in the use of botulinum toxin
type A in the treatment of adults with spasticity. It is considered the pharmacological …

Aims The introduction of Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) in the treatment of spasticity in adults
was a large step forward in neurology and it is currently seen as the first choice treatment in …

Background: Botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) injections are first-line treatment for adult
spasticity. Prior patient surveys have reported that BoNT-A treatment improves quality of life …

Purpose: To assess the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in spasticity in upper-motor neuron
syndromes. Methods: Twenty-three patients with spasticity resulted from stroke-related …

Objective: Analysis of the effects of a comprehensive focal spasticity program in adult
patients. Design: Retrospective study of an out-patient cohort. Patients: One hundred …