SPASTICITY-MANAGEMENT GOALS
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SUMMARY
1. Pain reduction.
2. Reduce carer burden (dressing and hygiene).
3. Improve passive function.
4. Prevent contractures.
5. Assist with use of orthosis & footwear.
6. Possible improvement of active function.
7. Improve transfers.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
