Title of article
Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Author/Authors
Shamsoddini, Alireza Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Amirsalari, Susan Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Hollisaz, Mohammad-Taghi Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Rahimnia, Alireza Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Khatibi-Aghda, Amideddin Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
Pages
7
From page
345
To page
351
Abstract
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of spasticity and physical disability in children and spasticity is one of the commonest problems in those with neurological disease. The management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy requires a multidisciplinary effort and should be started as early as possible. There are a number of treatments available for the management of spasticity. This article reviews the variety of options available for the clinical management of spasticity.
Keywords
Cerebral Palsy , Intrathecal Baclofen , Occupational Therapy , Physical Therapy , Rhizotomy , Spasticity
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2443952
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