Spasticity is involuntary overactivity of muscles that occurs following upper motor neuron damage to the brain or spinal cord. Upper limb spasticity is common after stroke and can cause deformity ...

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved treatments for limb spasticity.

Botulinum toxin is an established treatment for upper limb spasticity after stroke and it should be delivered to meet agreed rehabilitation goals. [6] Randomized controlled trials evaluating the ...

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, ...