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Isokinetic Resistance Training for Ankle Plantarflexor Spasticity and Muscle Weakness in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Proof-of-Concept Case Series.

Lucia VenturaGianluca MartinezElena AielloZ Zeevi DvirFranca DeriuAndrea Manca
Published in: Physical therapy (2022)
Based on these preliminary findings, isokinetic resistance training does not exacerbate hypertonia in people who have MS and ankle plantarflexor spasticity and could be safely used to manage muscle weakness in this population.
Keyphrases
  • resistance training
  • multiple sclerosis
  • body composition
  • spinal cord injury
  • high intensity
  • botulinum toxin
  • skeletal muscle
  • upper limb
  • cerebral palsy
  • children with cerebral palsy
  • white matter
  • ms ms