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11 articles for “spasticity”
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Effect of Surface Spinal Stimulation on Spasticity in SCI: A Single Case Study
Abstract: Spasticity forms one of the major complications after a spinal cord injury. Various treatment approaches are used for its reduction. Surface spinal stimulation has been used in this case and its effect pre- and post-treatment have been compared. A 27-year-old male suffered a spinal cord injury of the level C4-C5 due to a bus accident, in which the bus had overturned. The patient is a follow-up case of C4-C5 discoligamentous …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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To Study the Effects of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy versus Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Young Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy-A Comparative Study
Abstract: Objectives of the study are to find out whether restraining of the uninvolved limb and use of hand techniques will help to overcome hand function and improve functional activity in spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Methodology adopted is to use convenient sampling of thirty subjects divided into two groups A and B of fifteen each. Group A - Control group and Group B-Experimental group (15 patients in each group). Group A …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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To Explore the Literature on the Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Spasticity: A Scoping Review
Abstract: Spasticity is a disabling and sensory motor disorder seen in patients with neurological conditions. Recently, muscle spasticity can be treated by various non-pharmacological procedures, among them dry needling (DN) is an emerging technique to decrease the rate of muscle spasticity. In this review, the literature concerning the efficacy of DN on muscle spasticity was reviewed and discussed from databases such as Pubmed, Google scholar and Cochrane library. The existing evidence …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 40–42 Read article
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The Effect of Functional Therapy Approach in management of Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study
Abstract: Children with cerebral palsy typically receive physical therapy to facilitate motor development and to enhance their independence in motor skills, self-care, play, and leisure activities. Different treatment strategies exist and all these aim at leading children with cerebral palsy toward the greatest degree of independence possible. In recent years, numerous publications have questioned both the assumptions and the effectiveness of neurophysiological approaches. Functional recovery and carryover has always been reproached. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Development of Automated System for Facilitating the Movement of Differently Abled Persons
Abstract: There are numbers of people who suffer from partial paralysis (paresis) or other neurological strokes.The proposed work mainly focuses on physical therapy to improve the level of mobility of strokevictims. For helping neurologically damaged patients during therapy, an upper limb robotic orthoticis developed. The system consists of four servo motors which are used for pattern generation for thefour fingers with a crank-shaft mechanism attached, which converts their rotational motion intolinear …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Study
Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motor neuron disease affecting the bulbar, limb and respiratory muscles. ALS is generally characterized by progressive degeneration of both upper motor neuron (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) dysfunction leading to a ‘mixed’ spastic-flaccid dysarthria. To date, only a few studies have been published regarding the nature of speech characteristics and dysphagia during the developmental course of ALS. The present study highlighted …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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The concept of Sū’-i-mizāj Nukhā and A‘ṣāb
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine provides a holistic understanding of neurological disorders, emphasizing the role of Su’-i-Mizaj (dystemperament) in the spinal cord (Nukhā) and nerves (A‘ṣāb). According to Unani scholars like Ali Ibn Abbas Majusi, disturbances in the mizaj-e-tabai (natural temperament) of Nukhā lead to various neurological conditions, categorized into Istirkhā’ (Flaccidity), Abar Bilqisiya (Bell’s Palsy), Khaddar (Numbness), Tashannuj (Convulsions), and Ra‘sha (Tremors).The most common dystemperament in Nukhā and A‘ṣāb …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Neuro-Rehabilitation Reimagined: A Cross-Cultural Paradigm Integrating Immunotherapeutics and Multidimensional Analytics in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Researchers performed multidimensional data analysis on the clinical records of 1,586 cerebral palsy pediatric patients to investigate the rehabilitative benefits of immunotherapy and the advantages of blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western treatments. A multi-center, prospective cohort study established a standardized system for data gathering that included clinical baseline databases along with treatment protocols and follow-up information. Baseline data analysis showed substantial patient diversity across clinical types and TCM syndromes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 67–84 Read article
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Outcome of the Ayurvedic Medication on a Child with Cerebral Palsy–A Single Case Study
Abstract: The leading cause of childhood disability is cerebral palsy (CP) affecting functions and development of child. CP is a neuromotor disorder of cerebral origin. It is nonprogressive in nature. It cannot be linked to any single disease or condition in Ayurveda, as it is a multidisciplinary disease with clinical characteristics of a wide variety. Of the many species and subtypes of CP, no one has a known cure. Acharya Vaghbhata …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Munzijate Balgham with Interpretation to Their Mechanism of Action in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review
Abstract: The basic line of treatment of Falij Balghami is use of Munzijate Balgham followed by Mushilat and Muqawwiyat. Munzijat is the group of drugs which suitably modify the consistency of morbid Akhlat to make them able to evacuate from the tissues, vessels and interstitial spaces. They act either by liquefying the consistency of Ghaleez Akhlat, or by thickening the Raqeeq Akhlat. Nuzj occurs over a period of time which varies …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Depression and Perception of Burden of a Couple with a Cerebral Palsy Child
Abstract: Aim: To determine effect of rTMS on depression on a couple with Cerebral Palsy Child. Purpose: Parenting children with neurodevelopmental disorder is related to a higher rate of depression and anxiety, increased stress, and reduced quality of life for parents and adversely affects functioning of the parents and also hampers the quality of care being provided to the CP child. Studies have shown positive effect of rTMS on depression but …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–35 Read article