Abstract
Pediatric spasticity management requires special consideration because of continuous growth and underlying medical complications due to upper motor neuron disease. Early intervention, regular follow-up, and management of spasticity are critical to improve function and prevent musculoskeletal complications, functional deterioration, and the development of pain. Thorough history taking along with comprehensive medical evaluation and physical examination by practitioners with knowledge about spasticity are important clues for spasticity management in addition to thorough history taking and review of current medications. This article reviews the rationale of early intervention and continuum of care, basic physical examination, and therapeutic options for spasticity management and spasticity's aggravating factors.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 455-471 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cerebral palsy
- Pediatric
- Physical examination
- Prevention
- Secondary complication
- Spasticity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation