Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5706029 | Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Superficial cooling significantly reduced walking speed for people with HSSP. Temperature changes were associated with changes in neuromuscular impairments for both people with spastic paraparesis and controls. This study does not support the use of localised cooling in rehabilitation for people with spastic paraparesis as reported in other neurological conditions. Rehabilitation interventions that help prevent heat loss (insulation) or improve limb temperature via passive or active means, particularly when the legs and/or environment are cool, may benefit people with spastic paraparesis.
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Authors
A. Denton, L. Bunn, A. Hough, G. Bugmann, J. Marsden,