Botulinum toxin type A improves passive stretch-evoked activity and CMAP in post-stroke spasticity
Botulinum toxin helps muscle control after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 760 patients with post-stroke spasticity indicates that Botulinum toxin type A significantly improves passive stretch-…
New research shows how botulinum toxin injections can improve muscle activity and motor control for people living with post-stroke stiffness…
Network meta-analysis reviews acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity
Acupuncture improves arm function after stroke, review finds
This is a systematic review and exploratory network meta-analysis of acupuncture for post-stroke spasticity. The authors synthesized evidenc…
Acupuncture may help stroke survivors regain arm movement, according to a large analysis of 3,383 patients.
Narrative review evaluates muscle energy techniques for post-stroke spasticity management
Gentle Hands-On Therapy Eases Arm Stiffness After Stroke
This review examines muscle energy techniques for post-stroke spasticity in persons with stroke, though evidence strength is limited.
A gentle hands-on therapy called muscle energy techniques may reduce arm stiffness and improve movement after stroke, but it requires active…
Umbrella review finds limited evidence for shock wave therapy in post-stroke spasticity
Shock Wave Therapy Eases Stroke-Related Muscle Stiffness
This meta-analysis umbrella review synthesizes evidence on extracorporeal shock wave therapy for post-stroke spasticity.
This non-invasive treatment may help stroke patients move more freely and with less pain.
Governor Vessel moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training may alleviate poststroke muscle spasticity
Can an ancient heat therapy help loosen tight muscles after a stroke?
A meta-analysis of 11 RCTs in 859 poststroke spasticity patients found Governor Vessel moxibustion combined with routine rehabilitation trai…
Adding ancient heat therapy to standard rehab reduced muscle stiffness after stroke, though experts warn more research is needed before it b…
Research across Stroke
Related studies from across the Stroke family.
Minocycline reduces 3-month NIH Stroke Scale scores by 2.43 in acute ischemic stroke
Minocycline may improve recovery for some patients after ischemic stroke
This meta-analysis of 2186 patients with acute ischemic and intracerebral hemorrhage evaluated the impact of minocycline on neurological out…
A review of clinical data suggests the antibiotic minocycline could help some patients regain function after an ischemic stroke.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in stroke patients
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy May Help Stroke Patients' Mood
This meta-analysis of 1,975 stroke patients found that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) significantly reduced depressive symptoms (SM…
A review of studies suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in people who have had a stro…
Structural reserve assessment guides selection of rTMS strategies for post-stroke motor dysfunction rehabilitation
New Framework Helps Guide Stroke Recovery Using Magnetic Stimulation
This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding rTMS modalities for post-stroke motor dysfunction. It concludes that the IHC and Vicar…
A new framework helps doctors choose the best magnetic stimulation strategy to improve movement for patients following a stroke.
Combined magnetic stimulation and rTMS improve upper limb motor function and activities of daily living
Magnetic stimulation shows promise for stroke patients' arm movement
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 48 randomized controlled trials indicates that rPMS, rTMS, and combined MS are superior …
Combining different types of magnetic stimulation may help stroke survivors regain arm movement and perform daily tasks better than standard…
A three-compartment framework categorizes non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies into structural, functional, and inflammatory components
New Framework Helps Doctors Identify Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Conditions
This narrative review proposes a conceptual framework for non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies (NAV) based on structural, functional, and infl…
A new framework helps doctors categorize and treat non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies by focusing on structural, functional, and inflammator…
Stroke coordinator-led intervention shows less favorable mRS outcomes in patients aged 80 years and older
Trial Shows Stroke Coordination Program Impacts Outcomes by Age
This randomized trial of 301 participants with mild stroke symptoms found that a coordinator-led intervention resulted in fewer favorable mR…
A new trial shows that a community-based stroke program helps younger patients with cognitive speed but may not help those over 80.
Blood flow restriction training improves lower-limb function and walking distance in post-stroke patients
Blood flow restriction training may improve walking after a stroke
This meta-analysis evaluates the impact of blood flow restriction training on lower-limb function and walking performance in adults after st…
Blood flow restriction training shows promise in helping stroke survivors improve their balance and walking distance during recovery.
Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory function and reduces pneumonia risk in subacute stroke
Respiratory muscle training improves outcomes for patients after stroke
This meta-analysis of 11 trials indicates that respiratory muscle training improves several respiratory metrics and functional scores in pat…
Training the muscles used for breathing may help stroke survivors walk further and reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.
Current evidence does not establish statins or nitric oxide donors as acute cytoprotective therapies
New insights into brain protection methods for patients with acute stroke
This narrative review explores various brain cytoprotection strategies for acute ischemic stroke, including excitotoxicity, redox, and infla…
Doctors are looking at different ways to protect brain cells after a stroke. Some treatments show promise while others have not worked well.
Brain-computer interface technology improves cognitive function and activities of daily living in stroke patients
Brain-computer interface technology shows promise for stroke recovery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for stroke rehabilitation. The analys…
New research suggests brain-computer interface technology may help stroke patients improve their cognitive functions and daily living activi…
AI-driven imaging models show 0.891 pooled AUC for predicting hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke
AI Models Show Promise in Predicting Stroke Complications
This meta-analysis of 3,541 patients evaluates AI-driven imaging-based prediction models for hemorrhagic transformation following mechanical…
New data shows that AI-driven imaging models can help predict a specific type of bleeding in patients undergoing emergency stroke procedures…
Adjunctive ESWT after botulinum toxin type A improves motor scores in post-stroke spasticity
Shock wave therapy may improve movement after stroke injections
This systematic review and three-level meta-analysis of 377 participants found that adjunctive extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) afte…
Adding shock wave therapy to botulinum toxin injections may help adults with muscle stiffness after a stroke improve their movement and dail…
Questions about post-stroke spasticity
Can muscle energy techniques help manage my post-stroke spasticity?
Muscle energy techniques may help reduce muscle tone, improve range of motion, and support function in post-stroke spasticity, but the evidence is early and comes mainly from small, low-quality studies [5][9].
Full answer →Is acupuncture an effective treatment for managing post-stroke spasticity?
Acupuncture has shown good therapeutic potential for managing post-stroke spasticity, with various types of acupuncture being studied for their effectiveness.
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