Abstract
Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to examine changes in different aspects of impairment, including spasticity in the upper limbs, of hemiplegic children following botulinum toxin type A intervention. Progress was assessed using standard clinical measurements and a robotic device. Design: Pre-post multiple baseline. Subjects: Six children with hemiplegia. Methods: Botulinium toxin type A injections were administered into the affected upper limb muscles. Outcomes were evaluated before and one month after the injection. Outcome assessments included: Melbourne Scale, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Passive Range of Motion. Furthermore, a robotic device was employed as an evaluation tool. Results: Patients treated with botulinum toxin type A had significantly greater reduction in spasticity (MAS, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 988-994 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2009 |
Keywords
- Botulinum toxin
- Child
- Muscle spasticity
- Robotics
- Upper extremity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Medicine(all)