Ultrasonographic Evaluation for the Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Gastrocnemius Muscle Spasticity in Patients with Chronic Stroke

ConclusionsSome ultrasonographic measures of spasticity as well as MAS were improved after a single session of ESWT. Future studies with larger numbers of subjects comparing to other spasticity metrics are necessary to further evaluate the treatment effect of ESWT.
Source: PMandR - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research