International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Simon Fuk Tan Tang
Taoyuan
People's Republic of China
Research Article
Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection May Restore Ankle Strategy Use in Stroke
Patients: A Preliminary Report
Author(s): Simon Fuk Tan Tang, Chu wen Tang and Tzu Ning ChenSimon Fuk Tan Tang, Chu wen Tang and Tzu Ning Chen
Introduction: Stroke causes upper motor neuron syndrome, and spasticity of foot ankle complex further leads to equine gait and posture stability disturbance. Botulinum type A (BTX-A) injection has been widely used in treating spasticity, yet few studies report its effect on posture control. This study aimed at applying BTX-A injection in treating ankle-foot complex spasticity and investigating its effect on ankle strategy use with sensory organization test.
Material and method: 9 stroke patients and 5 healthy subjects were recruited. BTX-A injection was applied over calf flexor muscle group under electrical stimulation guide. Strategy score (ST) and Composite score were assessed using standard sensory organization test(SOT) with SMART Balance Master. The higher ST and Composite score indicated that the subje.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000365