International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9096

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Tzu Ning Chen

Tzu Ning Chen

People's Republic of China

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  • 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 Chen Simon 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

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