Cortical activation changes and improved motor function in stroke patients after focal spasticity therapy– an interventional study applying repeated fMRI
Conclusions:
Comprehensive focal spasticity management was also in this study associated with brain reorganization in a “normalizing” left/right lateralization direction in addition to improved motor function. Furthermore, quantification of BOLD intensity in specified BAs showed reduced neuronal “over-activity” in the injured brain after therapy.
Source: BMC Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Ulla BergfeldtTomas JonssonLennart BergfeldtPer Julin Source Type: research