spasticity

Nearly one out of every three patients may have spasticity after a stroke.

The cause of spasticity is not really known, but there are several theories.

When the patient's spasticity is controlled, he will no longer experience any pain.

In fact my spasticity may be a little better.

This therapy is used mostly for people who have severe spasticity.

Like many people, he believed controlling the spasticity was simply a matter of trying harder.

With upper limb spasticity, it may be difficult to get dressed.

The treatment of spasticity ranges from physical activity to medication.

If the patient's spasticity increases as he goes through this sequence, the task is too difficult.

A decrease in spasticity was shown when compared with placebo.

The facility treated spasticity, a disorder of the central nervous system.

Spasticity makes it harder to regain use of your arm after a stroke.

Spasticity occurs most often in the upper and lower extremities.

Less often, spasticity is severe enough to compel the person to use a wheelchair.

Spasticity can have a profound effect on the quality of life, making it difficult to walk or perform daily activities.

They are ongoing treatments that relieve the symptoms of spasticity.

Which therapies you use depends on the extent and severity of your spasticity.

Always remember that controlling the patient's spasticity is a 24-hour-a-day job, and you have to help the patient to achieve this.

They are often used with people who have spasticity, or thin, "rolling" blood vessels difficult to access.

In some cases, spasticity may be used by the individual for postural stabilizing.

Spasticity is present from the first day, without any initial phase of flaccidity.

The location and the effect of the spasticity should be analyzed carefully before treatment is planned.

Some jurisdictions have also issued medical marijuana to help treat spasticity.

Learn the correct methods of handling and positioning the patient to help him control his spasticity.

As previously described, the role of spasticity in stroke rehabilitation is controversial.