Botox Injections Effective For Treating Stroke Spasticity Date: October 29, 2005 Source: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Summary: New research shows that repeated treatments of botulinum ...

Loss of these neurons can lead to irreversible spasticity and rigidity, or loss of muscle control, in the lower limbs. "This exaggerated muscle tone, or uncontrolled spasms, is a serious complication ...

Spasticity, a phenomenon associated with the upper motor neuron syndrome, was defined by James W. Lance as "a motor disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflex ...

This Practice Point commentary discusses a recent paper by Hoving et al., who compared the cost-effectiveness of continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion (CIBI) with that of 'standard care' in ...

Spasticity is a condition involving an involuntary increase in muscle tone that leads to resistance against normal movements of the body and may cause pain in some individuals. This condition is ...

Botulinum toxin therapy has emerged as a pivotal treatment in the management of spasticity, a debilitating neuromuscular condition characterised by increased muscle tone and hyperactive reflexes. By ...

Spasticity is a condition that causes your muscles to stiffen, tighten, and contract. It happens involuntarily, which means you don’t have control over it. Spasticity typically happens because of ...

“Adult patients who have developed spasticity as a result of a stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury now have another option when seeking treatment ...

A new consensus guideline on the assessment and management of spasticity has been released. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) guidance includes best practices, ...

Spasticity is a clinical sign characterized by muscle over-activity and high tone spasms that is associated with several distinct neurological diseases. Timely diagnosis and management are essential ...

Spasticity is when your muscles become tight, making them hard to move. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, treatment can involve medication, physical or occupational therapy, or surgery.

Cerebral palsy encompasses different brain disorders originating during fetal development, birth or early childhood. It is associated with abnormalities of movement, balance and posture, language and ...