Dynamic Lycra Orthosis as an Adjunct to Botulinum Toxin-A Injection for Post-stroke Spasticity
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-02-11
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Upper extremity splints are one of the nonpharmacologic treatments used to treat
hypertonicity after stroke. The purpose of splinting is to support, to position, to
immobilize, to prevent contracture and deformities, to reduce spasticity and to enhance
function. Dynamic lycra splints have been found to improve spasticity, posture, and fluency
of upper extremity movements in computerized analysis systems due to the effects of neutral
warmth, circumferential pressure and by creating a low intensity prolonged stretch on
hypertonic muscles , all of which contribute to increased sensory awareness of the involved
limb. These splints are frequently used in the field of neurological rehabilitation, but
there is not enough scientific evidence about their efficacy. It was demonstrated that lycra
sleeves have positive effects on upper extremity function of children with cerebral palsy.
Lycra sleeves for upper extremity function after stroke is a relatively new field of
research.
The aim of this study is to investigate effects of dynamic lycra orthosis as an adjunct to
botulinum toxin-a injection of the upper limb in adults following stroke.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Marmara University
Treatments:
abobotulinumtoxinA Botulinum Toxins Botulinum Toxins, Type A onabotulinumtoxinA