The indication for adult upper limb spasticity treatment now includes elbow and forearm muscles, intrinsic hand muscles, and thumb muscles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the ...

A review of instruments used to assess upper-limb function in patients with neuromuscular diseases found that more tools are needed to address specific diseases. In most neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), ...

REHABILITATION of the upper extremity in hemiplegie patients presents multiple problems. Superimposed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complications may be obscured by the hemiplegia. Prompt ...

-- BOTOX® has demonstrated efficacy and has an established safety profile with over 10 years of clinical use in adult upper limb spasticity NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan, ...

Based on epidemiological studies, it seems evident that manual wheelchair propulsion and wheelchair-related daily life activities cause a heavy load on the upper extremities, especially for persons ...

The shoulder represents one of the most elaborate areas of the human body consisting of a ball and socket joint, which offers an extreme range of motion, but it is also commonly prone to dysfunction.

The diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome is one of the most challenging problems in orthopaedic surgery. The myriad causes of compartment syndrome and the severe soft tissue findings that ...

In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head. An expert reveals the surprising connection between the neck, shoulders, and headaches – and how complementary medicine can solve it.

A neuroskeletal-muscular examination is done to evaluate neck pain. As with all physical examinations, it begins with inspection and palpation. A cursory examination is performed to identify ...

Service members experience 25 million limited duty days annually due to injuries, most of which are musculoskeletal injuries, also known as MSKI. When on limited duty status, a service member may not ...

Research shows that strong legs and glutes don’t just help you move better—they can protect your spine, balance, and even ...