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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2023; 11(1): 127-134
Published online Jan 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.127
Published online Jan 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.127
Extracorporeal shock wave for plantar flexor spasticity in spinal cord injury: A case report and review of literature
Natalia Comino-Suárez, Julio Gómez-Soriano, Juan Avendaño-Coy, Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursery, Castilla La Mancha University, Toledo 45071, Toledo, Spain
Silvia Ceruelo-Abajo, Eduardo Vargas-Baquero, Ana Esclarín, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, Sescam, Toledo 45071, Toledo, Spain
Author contributions: Comino-Suárez N contributed to apply the therapy and data collection; Comino-Suárez N, Gómez-Soriano J and Avendaño-Coy J contributed to manuscript writing and editing, supervision, and data analysis; Ceruelo-Abajo S, Vargas-Baquero E, and Esclarín A contributed subject recruitment and data collection; and all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by BTL Industries Ltd. Prague, Czech Republic.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report.
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Corresponding author: Julio Gómez-Soriano, MSc, PhD, Physiotherapist, Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursery, Castilla La Mancha University, Avda Carlos III s/n 45071-Toledo, Toledo 45071, Toledo, Spain. julio.soriano@uclm.es
Received: July 21, 2022
Peer-review started: July 21, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: September 12, 2022
Accepted: November 28, 2022
Article in press: November 28, 2022
Published online: January 6, 2023
Peer-review started: July 21, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: September 12, 2022
Accepted: November 28, 2022
Article in press: November 28, 2022
Published online: January 6, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Spasticity is a major problem in the life of spinal cord injury (SCI), which can affect to their daily life activities. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is defined as a sequence of mechanical pulses waves, characterized by a high peak pressure, fast pressure rises and short time duration. Previous studies have reported that ESWT is effective for pain relief and hypertonia in post-stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis patients. However, no clinical trials have investigated the effects of ESWT in the symptoms of spasticity in spinal cord injury patients. This is the first case report published which analysed the effects of ESWT in plantar flexor spasticity symptoms in a volunteer with incomplete SCI.