Effects Of Shockwave Therapy on Reducing the Muscle Tone in A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report

Abstract

This case study involved a young patient who was given a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Briefly, the patient arrived at the clinic complaining of facial tingling and other electricity-related symptoms. After collapsing twice, the patient was sent to the intensive care unit.
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of shockwave on reducing the tone in a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Method: Before the intervention, the patient's muscle power was low, and his muscle tone was high. The patient received Ocrelizumab and 30 mg of Baclofen. The patient was also instructed to do strengthening and stretching exercises at home and clinic. The shock wave was used to decrease the tone of the biceps and hamstring muscles. The goal of the treatment was to help the patient walk more safely and with better balance. The patient's symptoms subsided following treatment, and he could walk without incident.
Result: The findings of the case report suggest that extracorporeal shock wave therapy was beneficial in reducing hypertonia among a young male patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, the patient was also given oral medication. It is not clear whether shock therapy alone improved the symptoms or reduced muscle tone could also be due to oral medications and lifestyle changes such as exercise.
Conclusion: Proportion of reduction in muscle tone attributed to shock wave therapy cannot be estimated and needs to be evaluated further in future studies.