Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Treatment of Spasticity of Different Aetiologies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
<b>Background</b>: Spasticity is a motor disorder characterised by exaggerated movements of the tendons and accompanied by hyperreflexia and hypertonia. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is used as a treatment for spasticity, although more evidence is needed on the effectiveness o...
Main Authors: | Iris Otero-Luis, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Celia Álvarez-Bueno, Arturo Martinez-Rodrigo, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Nerea Moreno-Herráiz, Alicia Saz-Lara |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1323 |
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