ArticleCureus2021
Tele-Rehabilitation Strategies for a Patient With Post-stroke Spasticity: A Powerful Tool Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- A systematic review on extracorporeal shock wave therapy and botulinum toxin for spasticity treatment: a comparison on efficacy.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Shoulder Musculoskeletal Disorder Rehabilitation Using a Robotic Device Based on Electromyography (EMG) Biofeedback: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Metaverse-Aided Rehabilitation: A Perspective Review of Successes and Pitfalls.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Pathophysiology and Management Strategies for Post-Stroke Spasticity: An Update Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- The Effect of Home-Based Robotic Rehabilitation on Individuals with Disabilities in Community Settings: A Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Telerehabilitation and Its Impact Following Stroke: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Improving Functional Capacities and Well-Being in Older Adults: Strategies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Cureus · 2024Article
- Conventional physical therapy combined with extracorporeal shock wave leads to positive effects on spasticity in stroke survivors: a prospective observational study.European journal of translational myology · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Visual Feedback Balance Training on Lower Limb Post-Stroke Spasticity, Trunk Performance, and Balance: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Early Individualized Approach for a Patient with Spasticity of Stroke Origin.Current health sciences journalArticle
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5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability. Since the approach towards patients, treatments, and follow-up regimens has changed, tele-rehabilitation became a pillar for patients with ongoing recovery processes and rehabilitation strategies, especially for post-stroke patients. We describe the case of a 50-year-old male, suffering from right spastic hemiplegia and patellar clonus, for whom rehabilitation services were delivered both in-person (conventional physical therapy and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy) as well as with the aid of a tele-rehabilitation program. Assessments were conducted remotely via a self-adapted treadmill and stabilometric equipment, both connected to the Internet. At discharge and at 20 weeks follow-up, the patient showed decreased spasticity grade, improvement in sensorimotor function, balance, functional mobility, clonus score, ambulation distance, and decreased pain intensity. The case highlights the utility of tele-rehabilitation strategies in complementing and enhancing the effects of conventional physical therapy and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in post-stroke spasticity.
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