About this episode

The episode discusses a case report on the effectiveness of massage therapy for improving ankle mobility and reducing spasticity in an adult with cerebral palsy.

Listen in to Research Perch as MTF President Adrienne F. Asta speaks with Spencer Pon, Gold Winner of MTF's 2023 Student Case Report Contest, about his winning case report, Massage Therapy for Ankle Mobility and Spasticity in an Adult with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report. Pon's research focused on the effectiveness of massage therapy in increasing ankle mobility and decreasing spasticity in an adult with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Individuals with spastic CP commonly experience challenges such as increased deep tendon reflexes, tremors, and muscular hypertonicity. Through five massage therapy treatments administered over six weeks, Pon saw significant improvements in ankle mobility and a decrease in spasticity, offering promising insights into the potential benefits of massage therapy for individuals with CP.

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne F. Asta

Guest: Spencer Pon

Topics covered

• massage therapy
• ankle mobility
• spasticity
• cerebral palsy
• case report

Keywords

• massage therapy
• ankle mobility
• spasticity
• cerebral palsy
• case report
• treatment
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massage Therapy Foundation

Books & works: Massage Therapy for Ankle Mobility and Spasticity in an Adult with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report

Places: Cerebral Palsy

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