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Is There a New Road to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation? A Case Report about the Effects of Driving a Go-Kart on Muscle Spasticity.
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August 2023
Neurorehabilitation and Spinal Unit, Clinical and Scientific Institutes Maugeri IRCCS, 70124 Bari, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause significant mobility issues, such as paraplegia and spastic conditions, leading to interest in adapted sports like go-karting for affected individuals.
- A 50-year-old male with spastic paraplegia participated in go-kart sessions and reported reduced muscle spasticity, assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale and MyotonPro at various intervals.
- The study concluded that go-karting may provide benefits akin to whole-body vibration therapy, potentially aiding in spasticity reduction through neuroendocrine responses.