Efficacy of physical therapy associated with botulinum toxin type A on functional performance in post-stroke spasticity: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

The aim was to investigate if botulinum toxin type A (BTx-A) associated with physical therapy is superior to physical therapy alone in post stroke spasticity. A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was performed in a rehabilitation unit on Northeastern, Brazil. Patients with post stroke spast...

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Main Authors: Antonio Prazeres, Marília Lira, Paula Aguiar, Larissa Monteiro, Ítalo Vilasbôas, Ailton Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Neurology International
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Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/ni/article/view/7385