After a stroke, survivors often experience uncontrollable spasms that can twist their arms and hands into perpetual fists. The only treatments are expensive, frequently painful injections of botulinum ...

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4, 2026 – For many stroke survivors, recovery is derailed by painful muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms that limit movement, independence and quality of life. Often viewed as an ...

A new unique clinic for stroke patients is being led by Dr. Zachary Bohart, a physiatrist, which is a doctor that specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. One of his long time patients is ...

Spasticity causes muscle tightness and stiffness due to conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, or brain injury. This can make everyday activities like ...

A advancement in the diagnosis of upper limb (UL) spasticity is on the horizon, moving beyond traditional reliance on clinicians' tactile assessments. Researchers affiliated with UNIST have developed ...

About 25% of Americans will experience a stroke, according to Steven Edgley, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation at University of Utah Health since 2006. Edgley knows full well how life-changing a ...

Strokes occur when a vessel that’s carrying blood to the brain is obstructed or ruptures, according to the American Stroke Association. When this happens, the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it ...

Managing spasticity involves a comprehensive approach that combines medical treatments such as oral medications and Botox injections with daily self-care practices, including stretching, exercise, and ...