Botulinum Toxin Application in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Toxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2026 | Viewed by 719
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rehabilitation; stroke; movement disorders; spasticity; dystonia; muscle modifications; resistance training; muscle function; gait analysis; robotic rehabilitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Botulinum toxin has become a cornerstone in the management of post-stroke spasticity, offering substantial benefits in reducing muscle overactivity, alleviating pain, improving motor control, and facilitating functional recovery. Its therapeutic potential extends beyond symptom relief, enabling patients to better engage in rehabilitation programs and improve their quality of life. Despite its widespread clinical application, many aspects of its use continue to evolve. Current research invetigates optimal dosing strategies, advanced injection techniques, individualized patient selection criteria, and effective integration with multidisciplinary rehabilitation approaches, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and emerging neurorehabilitation technologies.
This Special Issue, “Botulinum Toxin Application in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation,” aims to bring together the latest scientific findings and clinical innovations in this field. We welcome contributions spanning basic science, translational research, randomized controlled trials, case series, and expert reviews. Topics of interest include novel therapeutic protocols, outcome assessment tools, long-term efficacy, safety considerations, and cost-effectiveness analyses.
By fostering dialogue among clinicians, researchers, and rehabilitation specialists, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of botulinum toxin applications in post-stroke care, with the ultimate goal of advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Dr. Stefania Dalise
Dr. Carmelo Chisari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- botulinum toxin
- post-stroke rehabilitation
- spasticity
- neurorehabilitation
- injection techniques
- motor recovery
- functional outcomes
- patient selection
- clinical practice
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