EFFECT OF EARLY USE OF ABOBOTULINUMTOXINA AFTER STROKE ON MUSCLE TONE AND SPASTICITY PROGRESSION: RESULTS OF A PILOT STUDY

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Hemiplegic shoulder pain and subluxation are prevalent sequelae following stroke. A gap in the literature exists for shoulder assessments specifically for taping, a common intervention. Studies and tape methods primarily focus on mechanical corrections. However, muscle tone and management, which are prevalent topics in neurological rehabilitation, are rarely addressed. The T-L-C taping method consists of a uniform assessment approach of the shoulder specifically to guide Kinesio® Tape application Primary Author and Speaker: Steven Frey Additional Authors and Speakers: Mark Stumpf, Jacob Wright, and Sara Stephenson Contributing Authors: John Wong, Lauren Loges

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A pilot study on the early use of the vacuum erection device after radical retropubic prostatectomy

BJU International ◽

10.1111/j.1464-410x.2007.07161.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 100 (4) ◽

pp. 858-862 ◽

Cited By ~ 133

Author(s):

Tobias S. Köhler ◽

Renato Pedro ◽

Kari Hendlin ◽

William Utz ◽

Roland Ugarte ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy ◽

Retropubic Prostatectomy ◽

Early Use ◽

Vacuum Erection Device

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Cerebral correlates of muscle tone fluctuations in restless legs syndrome: A pilot study with combined functional magnetic resonance imaging and anterior tibial muscle electromyography

Sleep Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.sleep.2007.03.021 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 177-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Kai Spiegelhalder ◽

Bernd Feige ◽

Dominik Paul ◽

Dieter Riemann ◽

Ludger Tebartz van Elst ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Restless Legs Syndrome ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

Functional Magnetic Resonance ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Anterior Tibial Muscle ◽

Anterior Tibial

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Baseline characteristics of patients from a pilot study to assess the effect of early use of abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®) after stroke on spasticity progression

Toxicon ◽

10.1016/j.toxicon.2016.11.199 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 123 ◽

pp. S71

Author(s):

Raymond L. Rosales ◽

Khean Jin Goh ◽

Witsanu Kumthornthip ◽

Jovita Balcaitiene ◽

Pascal Maisonobe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Early Use ◽

Baseline Characteristics

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Effect of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Elasticity: An Open-Label, Single-Arm Pilot Study

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2013/424313 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Younghee Yun ◽

Sehyun Kim ◽

Minhee Kim ◽

KyuSeok Kim ◽

Jeong-Su Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Large Scale ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

Common Adverse Event ◽

University Hospital ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Open Label ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Before And After ◽

Moiré Topography

Background. The use of acupuncture for cosmetic purposes has gained popularity worldwide. Facial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) is applied to the head, face, and neck. However, little evidence supports the efficacy and safety of FCA. We hypothesized that FCA affects facial elasticity by restoring resting mimetic muscle tone through the insertion of needles into the muscles of the head, face, and neck.Methods. This open-label, single-arm pilot study was implemented at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong from August through September 2011. Participants were women aged 40 to 59 years with a Glogau photoaging scale III. Participants received five treatment sessions over three weeks. Participants were measured before and after FCA. The primary outcome was the Moire topography criteria. The secondary outcome was a patient-oriented self-assessment scale of facial elasticity.Results. Among 50 women screened, 28 were eligible and 27 completed the five FCA treatment sessions. A significant improvement after FCA treatment was evident according to mean change in Moire topography criteria (from 1.70 ± 0.724 to 2.26 ± 1.059,P<0.0001). The most common adverse event was mild bruising at the needle site.Conclusions. In this pilot study, FCA showed promising results as a therapy for facial elasticity. However, further large-scale trials with a controlled design and objective measurements are needed.

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Effect of early use of abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®) after stroke on spasticity progression: First results of a pilot study

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2017.07.164 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 60 ◽

pp. e23

Author(s):

Jovita Balcaitiene ◽

Raymond Rosales ◽

Khean Jin Goh ◽

Witsanu Kumthornthip ◽

Mazlina Mazlan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Early Use ◽

First Results

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Evaluating the Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injection and Physiotherapy on Post-Stroke Patients During One Year Observation - a Pilot Study

Rehabilitacja Medyczna ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0015.5409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Zuzanna Olszewska ◽

Elżbieta Mirek ◽

Kinga Opoka-Kubica ◽

Szymon Pasiut Szymon Pasiut ◽

Magdalena Filip

Keyword(s):

Botulinum Toxin ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Combination Therapy ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Botulinum Toxin Injection ◽

Upper Limbs ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Post Stroke

Introduction: Stroke is a serious health problem in the modern population. Spasticity is one of the consequences of stroke and affects about 30% of people. Increased muscle tone affects postural control disorders. Due to the specificity of spasticity, therapy in post-stroke patients is a challenge for neurological physiotherapy. Therefore, it requires the development of appropriate management standards . Study aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 combination therapy cycles based on botulinum toxin injection and physiotherapy for muscle tone, muscle strength and postural stability in post-stroke patients qualified for the spasticity treatment programme of the lower and upper limbs. Material and methods: The pilot study involved 12 patients (6 from the lower limb and 6 from the upper limb programme). The 1-year combination therapy programmes included 3 botulinum toxin injections and 3 weeks of physiotherapy after each injection. Clinical evaluation was conducted before and after the 1-year observation cycle. The results were evaluated using: MAS (Modified Ashworth Scale), MRC (Medical Research Council Scale) and posture stability test on a balance platform (BiodexSD). Results: A decrease was observed in muscle tone of the lower and upper limbs, as well as an increase in muscular strength of the upper limb. However, there were no noted statistical significance of the studied parameters. Conclusions: Physiotherapy in combination with the botulinum toxin is an important element of improvement in post-stroke patients. However, further research is needed to explicitly confirm its effectiveness.

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