Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in the treatment of spasticity of the hemiparetic lower extremity more than six months post stroke.

CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacological treatment initiated 6 months post stroke reduced lower limb spasticity. Relevant areas of exploration for future research could include the period of effectiveness, long-term complications, and a cost-benefit analysis of such treatments. PMID: 23192713 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23192713?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: McIntyre A, Lee T, Janzen S, Mays R, Mehta S, Teasell R Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research