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Focal Muscle Vibration Reduces Spasticity and Improves Functional Level in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report

Anas R. Alashram, Giuseppe Annino · Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin · 2023 · Heft 03 · S. 162-165

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2023
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Zeitschrift
Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin
Autor:innen
Anas R. Alashram, Giuseppe Annino
Ausgabe
Heft 03 / 2023
Jahrgang 33
Seiten
162-165
Erschienen: 2023-06-01 00:00:00
ISSN
0940-6689
DOI
10.1055/a-1819-6874

Zusammenfassung

Abstract Background Spasticity is a common impairment following spinal cord injury (SCI) that negatively affects the activity of daily livings (ADLs). Focal muscle vibration (FMV) has beneficial effects in reducing spasticity post-stroke. Objectives This case report aimed to investigate the effects of 8-week FMV on spasticity and ADLs in a single patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Case description The patient was a 26-year-old man with 6-month post-SCI. Twenty-four sessions of FMV were provided for 15 minutes per session. Outcome measures included the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and the Barthel Ind…

Schlagworte

Spinal cord Spasticity Rehabilitation activity of daily living therapy Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin