Spasticity is one of the major complications after stroke. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injection is commonly used to manage focal spasticity. However, it is uncertain whether BoNT-A can improve activities of daily living function of paretic arm. The recovery of functions of the affected arm is also the aim of robotic upper limb (UL) therapy. The motorized exoskeleton assists the patient in a large 3D work environment by promoting movement for the UL (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand). The combination of the BoNT-A injection and the robotic therapy might enhance functional recovery after stroke.We reported the case of a chronic stroke patient in which the injection of BoNT-A was combined with multi-joint exoskeleton training. The patient showed improvement in the motor control of the UL, supporting the feasibility of this approach.


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    Title :

    Upper limb motor improvement in chronic stroke after combining botulinum toxin A injection and multi-joints robot-assisted therapy: a case report


    Contributors:
    Cinnera A. M. (author) / Pucello A. (author) / Lupo A. (author) / Gimigliano F. (author) / Mammucari E. (author) / Lo Cicero D. (author) / Iosa M. (author) / Paolucci S. (author) / Morone G. (author) / Cinnera, A. M.

    Publication date :

    2019-01-01



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    629




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