A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence
Aim The aim of this study was to describe systematically the best available intervention
evidence for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This study was a systematic review of …
evidence for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This study was a systematic review of …
Conversion Ratio between Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® in Clinical Practice
F Scaglione - Toxins, 2016 - mdpi.com
Botulinum neurotoxin has revolutionized the treatment of spasticity and is now administered
worldwide. There are currently three leading botulinum neurotoxin type A products available …
worldwide. There are currently three leading botulinum neurotoxin type A products available …
Hamstring contractures in children with spastic cerebral palsy result from a stiffer extracellular matrix and increased in vivo sarcomere length
Non‐technical summary Muscle spasticity, due to an upper motoneuron lesion, often leads
to muscle contractures that limit range of motion and cause increased muscle stiffness …
to muscle contractures that limit range of motion and cause increased muscle stiffness …
Clinical applications of botulinum toxin
D Dressler - Current opinion in microbiology, 2012 - Elsevier
History The therapeutic use of BT was prepared during the late 1960s by Alan B. Scott from
the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA [67]. Searching for a …
the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, CA, USA [67]. Searching for a …
Botulinum toxin assessment, intervention and after‐care for lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: international consensus statement
SC Love, I Novak, M Kentish… - European journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Botulinum neurotoxin type‐A (BoNT‐A) has been used in association with other
interventions in the management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP) for almost …
interventions in the management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP) for almost …
Clinical assessment and management of spasticity: a review
T Rekand - Acta neurologica scandinavica, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Rekand T. Clinical assessment and management of spasticity: a review. Acta Neurol Scand:
2010: 122 (Suppl. 190): 62–66.© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Spasticity is a sign of upper …
2010: 122 (Suppl. 190): 62–66.© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Spasticity is a sign of upper …
On muscle spindles, dystonia and botulinum toxin
RL Rosales, D Dressler - European journal of neurology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Dystonia may produce co‐contractions and constant strain in numerous muscle fibers,
including those of the muscle spindles. As proprioceptors, muscle spindles detect dynamic …
including those of the muscle spindles. As proprioceptors, muscle spindles detect dynamic …
International consensus statement for the use of botulinum toxin treatment in adults and children with neurological impairments–introduction
A Esquenazi, I Novak, G Sheean… - European journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is most commonly used to reduce focal over‐activity in skeletal
muscle, although newer indications such as management of drooling, pain and tremor are …
muscle, although newer indications such as management of drooling, pain and tremor are …
The use of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on the lower limb
G Molenaers, A Van Campenhout… - Journal of children's …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose The purpose of this review is to clarify the role of botulinum toxin serotype A (BTX-
A) in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP), with a special focus on the lower …
A) in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP), with a special focus on the lower …
A systematic review: efficacy of botulinum toxin in walking and quality of life in post-stroke lower limb spasticity
Background Improved walking is one of the highest priorities in people living with stroke.
Post-stroke lower limb spasticity (PSLLS) impedes walking and quality of life (QOL). The …
Post-stroke lower limb spasticity (PSLLS) impedes walking and quality of life (QOL). The …