Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

2014104 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

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Alireza Shamsoddini · Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Mohammad-Taghi Hollisaz · Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Alireza Rahimnia · Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences

Amideddin Khatibi-Aghda · Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

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.

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Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 24, Issue 4, pp. 345-51

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Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

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