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Stroke is a frequent, serious and disabling condition. Spasticity interferes with the classic motor pattern and reflects reflex motor activities normally inhibited by the central nervous system. This term most frequently refers to a disorder that causes a speed increase dependent on the tonic

Several studies already found a disturbed surface electromyography activity in myalgic muscle tissue and in the vicinity of myofascial trigger points, however studies about the effect of dry needling in this fibers type on these disturbances in EMG activity are scarce. The surface electromyography

Bruxism is different from temporomandibular joint disease because of long periods of muscle contraction. It is considered an eloquent contributory factor in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The incidence of bruxism is estimated to be approximately between 5% and 10% of the adult

The clinical manifestation of disc degeneration and/or disc herniation can be low back pain and/or sciatica. The patterns of sensory and motor signs and symptoms that develop after neuropathy vary between individual patients with disc degeneration and/or disc herniation. The expression of these

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age, with an incidence of 5 -10% . Classically clomiphene citrate (CC) is the first approach to induce ovulation in patients with PCOS. Although 70-80% of PCOS women can ovulate by the treatment with CC, only

There are currently various treatment techniques have been employed for the rehabilitation of patients with functional back pain in general. However , it is essential to search for resources to compose the therapeutic treatment program along with conventional exercises. With regard to the functional

Nodding Syndrome (NS) is described as an epileptic seizure disorder and has been documented in various geographic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Jilek et al, 1962, first described several children with attacks of 'nodding head' in Mahenge, a region in southern Tanzania (1,2,3). A missionary doctor

We observe during (In vitro fertilization) IVF, there are deviations in oocyte morphology and maturity within an individual cohort and that oocyte degeneration, and failed fertilization exist. Regardless, even if fertilization occurs, a large proportion of embryos fail to progress through the

This study will be an exploratory, proof of concept, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multiple crossover study, with an open-label active run-in phase, in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) or Parkinson's disease (PD) who can concomitantly be treated with fludrocortisone and

stress urinary incontinence is a frequent condition that can be caused by urethral sphincter insufficiency and results in a dramatic deterioration of the quality of life. We developed a new therapeutic strategy for stress urinary incontinence based on the implantation myofibers with their satellite

Over the age of 40, all people with Down's Syndrome have substantial changes in the brain similar to those of Alzheimer's disease and most are at very high risk of developing a clinical dementia with progressive decline of function and cognitive abilities. There are changes to all of the key