The Effects of Onabotulinum Toxin A Injection into Rectus Femoris Muscle in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients with Stiff-Knee Gait

Abstract

Our results showed the superiority of onabot over placebo in increasing knee flexion during swing phase and decreasing energy expenditure. The application of onabot into the rectus femoris muscle in stroke patients who presented with stiff-knee gait may be a treatment option to provide independent, safe, and less tiring ambulation.