The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) protocol on the gait pattern in stroke survivors through a new gait analysis technology. Fifteen (n=15) stroke survivors took part in this prospective, observational study and were assessed clinically and through an instrumented treadmill before and after rESWT and CPT. Spasticity grade 95% CI 0.93 (0.79 +/-1.08), pain intensity 95% CI 1.60 (1.19 +/-2.01), and clonus score decreased significantly 95% CI 1.13 (0.72 +/-1.54). The sensorimotor function 95% CI-2.53 (-3.42 +/-1.65), balance 95% CI-5.67 (-6.64 +/- -4.69), and gait parameters were enhanced at the end of the program. Step length 95% CI-3.47 (-6.48 +/-0.46) and step cycle were improved 95% CI-0.09 (-0.17 +/--0.01),and hip 95% CI-3.90 (-6.92 +/--0.88),knee 95% CI-2.08 (-3.84 +/--0.32)and ankle flexion-extension 95% CI-2.08 (-6.64 +/--4.69)were augmented. Adding the quantitative analysis to the clinical assessment, we gained easy access to track progress and obtained an individualized therapeutic approach for stroke survivors.
Mihai, E.e., Papathanasiou, J., Panayotov, K., Kashilska, Y., Rosulescu, E., Foti, C., et al. (2023). Conventional physical therapy combined with extracorporeal shock wave leads to positive effects on spasticity in stroke survivors: a prospective observational study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MYOLOGY, 33(3), 1-12 [10.4081/ejtm.2023.11607].
Conventional physical therapy combined with extracorporeal shock wave leads to positive effects on spasticity in stroke survivors: a prospective observational study
Foti, Calogero
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2023-09-04
Abstract
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) protocol on the gait pattern in stroke survivors through a new gait analysis technology. Fifteen (n=15) stroke survivors took part in this prospective, observational study and were assessed clinically and through an instrumented treadmill before and after rESWT and CPT. Spasticity grade 95% CI 0.93 (0.79 +/-1.08), pain intensity 95% CI 1.60 (1.19 +/-2.01), and clonus score decreased significantly 95% CI 1.13 (0.72 +/-1.54). The sensorimotor function 95% CI-2.53 (-3.42 +/-1.65), balance 95% CI-5.67 (-6.64 +/- -4.69), and gait parameters were enhanced at the end of the program. Step length 95% CI-3.47 (-6.48 +/-0.46) and step cycle were improved 95% CI-0.09 (-0.17 +/--0.01),and hip 95% CI-3.90 (-6.92 +/--0.88),knee 95% CI-2.08 (-3.84 +/--0.32)and ankle flexion-extension 95% CI-2.08 (-6.64 +/--4.69)were augmented. Adding the quantitative analysis to the clinical assessment, we gained easy access to track progress and obtained an individualized therapeutic approach for stroke survivors.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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