Background The anti-spasticity efficacy of botulinum toxin (BoNT) injection has been well
established for patients with chronic stroke; however, extracorporeal shock wave therapy …

Neurological disorders are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide,
and their therapeutic options remain limited. Recent animal and clinical studies have shown …

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the long-term efficacy
of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on reducing lower limb post-stroke spasticity …

Spasticity is a complex and often disabling symptom for patients with upper motor neuron
syndromes. Although spasticity arises from neurological disease, it often cascades into …

Shock Waves (SW) are acoustic disturbances that propagate through a medium carrying the
energy. These specific sonic pulses are composed of two phases—high positive pressure, a …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for reducing
spasticity and improving functionality of the upper limb in stroke survivors. Data sources: A …

In many patients after stroke, spasticity develops over time, resulting in a decrease in the
patient's independence, pain, worsening mood, and, consequently, lower quality of life. In …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on
ankle flexor spasticity in stroke survivors and to reveal changes in the fibroelastic …

Background One of the main objectives of stroke rehabilitation is to alleviate post-stroke
spasticity. Over the recent years, many studies have explored the potential benefits of whole …

This article aims to provide a concise overview of the best available evidence for managing
post-stroke spasticity. A modified scoping review, conducted following the PRISMA …