Laser or shock waves: which eases stroke spasticity better?

This study tested two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)—to reduce calf muscle stiffness and improve walking in 39 people who had a stroke at least three months earlier. Both therapies aim to relax spastic muscles without drugs or surgery. The researchers measured changes in muscle tone and ankle movement to see which treatment worked better.