The Effect of Botulinum Toxin and ESWT Applications on Spasticity and Functionality in Cerebral Palsy Patients
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Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-07-15
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Summary
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of movement and posture disorders associated with a
non-progressive affect during brain development that can cause limitation of activity and
disability. The most common movement disorders in CP are spasticity and dystonia. Currently,
the treatment of muscle stiffness called spasticity includes physiotherapy, casting and
device, various drugs and surgical treatment. Botulinum toxin injection into the muscle also
acts by reducing muscle contraction. ESWT is a method used in various musculoskeletal
diseases. It has been previously applied to pediatric patients and has been shown to be
effective and painless in ankle muscle stiffness. However, there are few studies
investigating the effect of ESWT on functionality.