Effects of superficial heating and insulation on walking speed in people with hereditary and spontaneous spastic paraparesis: A randomised crossover study

• Published in: Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 72 - 77
• Main Authors: Denton, Amanda L., Hough, Alan D., Freeman, Jennifer A., Marsden, Jonathan F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Masson SAS 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Hyperthermia induced; Spastic paraparesis; Walking; Spastic paraparesis; Walking; Hyperthermia induced; Spastic Paraparesis

Cooling of the lower limb in people with Hereditary and Spontaneous Spastic Paraparesis (pwHSSP) has been shown to affect walking speed and neuromuscular impairments. The investigation of practical strategies, which may help to alleviate these problems is important. The potential of superficial heat...