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Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Lower-Limb Spasticity in an Individual With Subacute Stroke: A Case
Daisuke Kato1, Satoshi Hirano2, Naoki Mori3
1Department of Rehabilitation Fujita Health University Hospital Toyoake Japan.
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy showed immediate spasticity reduction and sustained range of motion improvement in a patient with subacute stroke. However, twice-weekly sessions were insufficient for lasting spasticity control, suggesting that more frequent treatments may be required. Further research is needed to optimize treatment protocols.
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