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Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/88443, first published .
Physical therapist uses pneumatic compression device on patient's leg in wheelchair.

Effects of Different Numbers of Stimulations in Single-Session Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spasticity Improvement in Individuals With Subacute Hemiparetic Stroke: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Different Numbers of Stimulations in Single-Session Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spasticity Improvement in Individuals With Subacute Hemiparetic Stroke: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors of this article:

Daisuke Kato1 Author Orcid Image ;   Satoshi Hirano2 Author Orcid Image ;   Shota Itoh1 Author Orcid Image ;   Sora Ozeki1 Author Orcid Image ;   Toshiki Ito1 Author Orcid Image ;   Takuma Ishihara3 Author Orcid Image ;   Yohei Otaka2 Author Orcid Image
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Daisuke Kato   1 , RPT, PhD ;   Satoshi Hirano   2 , MD, PhD ;   Shota Itoh   1 , RPT, PhD ;   Sora Ozeki   1 , RPT, MS ;   Toshiki Ito   1 , RPT ;   Takuma Ishihara   3 , PhD ;   Yohei Otaka   2 , MD, PhD

1 Department of Rehabilitation, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan

2 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan

3 Innovative and Clinical Research Promotion Center, Gifu University Hospital, Gifu, Gifu, Japan

Corresponding Author:

  • Satoshi Hirano, MD, PhD
  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • School of Medicine
  • Fujita Health University
  • 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake–cho
  • Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192
  • Japan
  • Phone: 81 562 93 2111
  • Email: sshirano@fujita-hu.ac.jp