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GUTIERREZ E, Héctor; YANEZ M, María; CUCHE M, Valentina  y  VALENZUELA B, Nicolle. Thermotherapy for spasticity post stroke: Systematic review. Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr. [online]. 2016, vol.54, n.4, pp.309-320. ISSN 0717-9227.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-92272016000400006.

Objective: Determine whether there is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of thermotherapy in the management of spasticity in adult patients post stroke. Method: A systematic review of randomized trials were performed, the databases searched were Medline, Cinahl, Central, PEDro, SPORTDiscus and Lilacs. Results: 4 studies that metour eligibility criteria and selection were selected. Conclusion: There is controversial evidence that the US produces are duction in neural electrophysiological excitability compared to US placeboand IR; moderate evidence that US not produces clinical improvement in range of motion or level of spasticity, compared to US placebo, IR, TENS and botulinum toxin.

Palabras clave : Stroke; Muscle Spasticity; Thermotherapy; Ultrasonic Therapy; Randomized Clinical Trial; Systematic Review.

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