Termoterapia para la espasticidad post accidente cerebro vascular: Revisión sistem

Héctor Gutiérrez E; María Yáñez M; Valentina Cuche M; Nicolle Valenzuela B

Abstract

"Objective: Determine whether there is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of thermotherapy in the management of spasticity in adult patients post stroke. Method: A systematic review of randomized trials were performed, the databases searched were Medline, Cinahl, Central, PEDro, SPORTDiscus and Lilacs. Results: 4 studies that metour eligibility criteria and selection were selected. Conclusion: There is controversial evidence that the US produces are duction in neural electrophysiological excitability compared to US placeboand IR; moderate evidence that US not produces clinical improvement in range of motion or level of spasticity, compared to US placebo, IR, TENS and botulinum toxin."

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Título según SCIELO: Termoterapia para la espasticidad post accidente cerebro vascular: Revisi�n sistem
Título de la Revista: REVISTA CHILENA DE NEUROPSIQUIATRÍA. (Rev. Chil Neuro-Psiquiat 2024; 62 (2); 177-183.)
Volumen: 54
Número: 4
Editorial: Rev. Chil Neuro-Psiquiat 2024; 62 (2); 177-183.
Fecha de publicación: 2016
Página de inicio: 309
Página final: 320
Idioma: es
DOI:

10.4067/S0717-92272016000400006

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