Effect of physiotherapeutic intervention on the gait after the application of botulinum toxin in children with cerebral palsy: systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: This study offers a view on the increase in the therapeutic effectiveness of botulinum toxin A on the lower limbs when used in conjunction with a physiotherapeutic intervention, with improvements in mobility, gait pattern, range of motion and spasticity, which are maintained after the end of the physical therapy protocol. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: The use of botulinum toxin A on the lower limbs when used in conjunction with a physiotherapeutic intervention, can improve muscle tone, allowing a combined treatment and intended to provide improvement of motor ability and functional skills, and potentially, delay the need for surgery. PMID: 29185676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research