Spasticity is a condition that causes muscle stiffness and affects a person’s ability to speak and move. A variety of different treatment options are available to help manage this condition.

A new scientific statement focused on post-stroke spasticity urges a shift in how post-stroke spasticity is recognized and treated, emphasizing early diagnosis, timely intervention, and innovative ...

A physical therapist is a specialist who can show you specific exercises and movements to strengthen muscles and help you gain flexibility and mobility. They’ll test your muscle tone, resistance, ...

The two mainstays of nonpharmacological spasticity management are the removal of noxious stimuli that can drive hypertonicity and the application of physical modalities. Comorbidities of neurological ...

Managing spasticity involves a comprehensive approach that combines medical treatments such as oral medications and Botox injections with daily self-care practices, including stretching, exercise, and ...

Mary Ellen Ciganovich became very familiar with muscle spasticity in her more than 30 years of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The holistic health and spirituality teacher has tried to engage in ...

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 causes muscle tightness and stiffness due to conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, or brain injury. This can make everyday activities like ...

Spasticity may be a term that’s new to you, but it’s a condition that affects more than 12 million people around the world. [8] It’s a complicated condition, but simply put, it’s extreme muscle ...

Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can, naturally, have an enormous impact on your life. You may need to make some lifestyle changes and try a few treatments to help manage the various symptoms, ...