Use of hyaluronidase for treatment of muscle stiffness
AssigneeNew York University
InventorsPreeti Raghavan, Antonio Stecco
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Abstract
Provided are methods and kits for reducing the severity of muscle stiffness. The method comprises delivering to one or more specific locations in the deep fascia of an affected muscle a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of hyaluronidase.
Claims6
A method for providing relief from stiffness of a first muscle in an individual comprising the steps of delivering in a region of deep fascia surrounding the first muscle or in a region of deep fascia surrounding a second muscle that affects the function of the first muscle at or near one or more centers of coordination or center of fusion associated with the first muscle, second muscle or a combination thereof, a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of hyaluronidase, wherein a center of coordination or center of fusion is characterized by slidable layers in the deep fascia, and wherein delivering the composition results in reduction of stiffness of the first muscle.
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