Pdf rehabilitation procedures in the management of spasticity. Practical approaches to spasticity management iomsn. The most widely used procedures for management of spasticity are. Spasticity and clonus result from an upper motor neuron lesion that disinhibits the tendon stretch reflex. An important component of the clinical management of brain damage is careful assessment of the contribution of various impairments to activity limitations. Spasticity is a major problem for the rehabilitation team. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. Neurological rehabilitation and the management of spasticity. A comparison of uk physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine injectors abstract backgroundaims. Pdf physiotherapy management of spasticity researchgate.
Nonpharmacological interventions for spasticity in adults. The pyramidal tract is the system which balances muscle tone. Most health care professional or carers target at standing and walking while ignoring the important role of crawling for kids with which they explore the environment and physiotherapy in spasticity management. Keywords physiotherapy, stroke, spasticity, treatment, upper motoneuron syndrome history received 29 october 2012 revised 20 april 20 accepted 7 may 20 published online 25 july 20 introduction spasticity was first described by lance 1 in 1980 as a.
Pdf spasticity is common in many neurological disorders, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis. Rather, the main symptoms are weakness and loss of dexterity which is greater in distal than in the proximal muscles. This is held at the northern general hospital on fridays. Stimulation of the flexor reflex afferents may lead to an increase in pathologic activity. Clinical management of spasticity journal of neurology. Controlling spasticity is part of good pressure sore prevention. Summarize benefits of physical therapy for patients with ms. Spasticity, however, is a particular type of hypertonia in which the muscles spasms are increased by movement. While spasticity cannot be cured, there are a number of ways to treat it. Early physiotherapy after injection of botulinum toxin increases the beneficial effects on spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis. It has also become an accepted part of routine management of spasticity in other muscle groups, such as neck and jaw muscles. Spasticity lance, 1980 motor disorder velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex exaggerated tendon jerks one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome altered activity patterns of motor units occurring in response to sensory and central command signals which lead to cocontractions, mass movements, and. Were the methods used to combine the findings of studies appropriate.
Spasticity is a disabling problem for many adults and children with a variety of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. To compare patient outcomes following botulinum toxin bont injection by either physiotherapy or rehabilitation. Functional task carecomfort fixed contracture selective motor control dexterity strength muscle stiffness spasticity. Pdf spasticity is a major disabling symptom in many patients with spinal. It is important to stress to patients that spasticity is a highly manageable symptom and does not necessarily need to lead to disability. The upper motor neuron syndrome is caused by a lesion proximal to the anterior horn cell. Most health care professional or carers target at standing and walking while ignoring the important role of crawling for kids with which they explore the environment and physiotherapy in spasticity management for children with cerebral palsy ms. One of the most commonly used assessment for spasticity in the clinic frequently used as the goldstandard to validate other spasticity measures against. Spasticity effect of comprehensive care and spasticity management on adl selfperformance and care delivery 205 pts intellectual disability id, 72 spasticity interfered w care or function and at least 1 adl care goal 54 met criteria, 38 consented, 20 completed 14 cp baseline evaluation mas, rom, timed and videotaped care task spasticity treatment initiated, fu after optimization.
Physical treatment interventions for managing spasticity. Role of physical therapist for management of spasticity cyberpt. Discuss treatment goals for patients with spasticity, including prevention of complications. Is not a measure of spasticity, but scores may by influenced by spasticity 2. Optimum management of spasticity is dependent on an understanding of its underlying physiology, an awareness of its natural history, an appreciation of the impact on the patient, and a comprehensive approach to minimising that impact which is. Spasticity is one of the components of the umn syndrome but should not be considered in isolation when it comes to management strategies. It has been suggested that combining superficial heat with passive stretches. Pharmacological management of spasticity in multiple sclerosis. Spasticity in adults british society of rehabilitation medicine. Physical therapy and its benefits for those with living with ms duration.
Evidencebased management strategies for spasticity treatment in multiple sclerosis clinical practice guidelines. Physiotherapy management in spasticity tay ee ling physiotherapist skh 14 jan 2017 effects of spasticity icf model functional assessment of spasticity 10m walk test cadence, step length and speed 6 minute walk test functional reach test 30s chair rise time up and go tug barthel index ninehole peg test. Rehabilitation management of post stroke spasticity. Spasticity is a term that is often used interchangeably with hypertonia. Tone is the resistance of muscles to passive stretch or elongation, basically the amount of tension a muscle has at rest. The aims of physiotherapy techniques used for the treatment of spasticity are to favor sensorimotor recovery and gesture relearning and to lead to an optimal independence in daily life activities. The treatment of spasticity involves a combination of. Pdf spasticity is a disabling problem for many adults and children with a variety of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke. Management of spasticity in cp involves multidisciplinary intervention intended to increase functionality, sustain health, and improve quality of life for children and their carers. Does combining physiotherapy with botulinum toxin type a. Multiple sclerosis council for clinical practice guidelines. Spasticity management medical clinical policy bulletins aetna. Spasticity management should aim to optimize function and prevent complications rather than simply reduce tone. Nabilone is the medication that was studied for spasticity control in patients with ms.
Managing spasticity in the outpatient rehabilitation continuum. Pd charles, md et al, spasticity treatment facilitates direct care delivery for adults with profound intellectual disability. Hydrotherapy for the management of spasticityet al. For stroke and head injury patients, there are several techniques sometimes based on opposing principles. Association of chartered physiotherapists in neurology acpin. Current interventions to treat spasticity lack a robust evidence base, and guidelines often depend on expert recommendations. Usefulness of coupling transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The use of hydrotherapy for the management of spasticity.
Management of spasticity in stroke during sitting and lying to discourage the development of abnormal posture therapeutic positioning of the patient aims to manipulate primitive reflexes, e. Kostandinos tsoulfas completed his undergraduate training at wisconsin lutheran college. Pt classroom the role of the physical therapist for management of spasticity. Ppt the management of spasticity after stroke powerpoint. Pdf assessment and treatment of spasticity in children.
Pharmacological management of spasticity in multiple. It is important that all those involved in the multidisciplinary stroke team manage the treatment strategy for spasticity through the optimum choice of education coupled with interventions including physical interventions and medications or focal injections if required. Role of physical therapist for management of spasticity. Giovannelli m1, borriello g, castri p, prosperini l, pozzilli c. By talking to you and your carers and therapists, we. To compare patient outcomes following botulinum toxin bont injection by either physiotherapy or rehabilitation medicine medical professionals over a 3year period. Jun 08, 2016 physiotherapy in calgary can be used to treat spasticity safely and effectively. The condition may occur secondary to a disorder or trauma, such as a tumor, a stroke, multiple sclerosis ms, cerebral palsy, or a spinal cord, brain, or peripheral nerve injury. Physiotherapy in calgary can be used to treat spasticity safely and effectively. Nurses take an active role in the schwab clinic to. Management of spasticity requires a balanced approach, weighing the benefits of treatment against the usefulness of the spasticity. Spasticity is defined as velocity dependent resistance to movement.
Complicated, infected pressure sores are a contributing factor in some msrelated deaths. Bont should only be injected by clinicians experienced in the assessment and management of spasticity. A wide range of physical and pharmacological treatments is available for the management of spasticity, which, if used in a timely and appropriate manner, can be effective in reducing pain and discomfort without compromising function, and can prevent secondary complications such. In the last decades, several non pharmacological procedures for treating spasticity have been put forward, including muscle stretching, muscle reinforcement, physical agents and pain management. It is essential that management targets function and is always patient focused rather than aimed at reducing the degree of spasticity.
On referral to the clinic, you will be seen by a multidisciplinary team to assess the extent to which spasticity is a problem for you. Rehabilitation physical therapy a physical therapist pt recommends and teaches specific exercises and movements that can increase flexibility and relieve or decrease spasticity. Improving spasticity management in stroke patients russell bond, do, cox rehabilitation medical director, dept. The operational definitions and relative importance of spasticity are confounded by the issue of how spasticity affects growth and maturation in children with spastictype cerebral palsy. Physical treatment interventions for managing spasticity after stroke. Spasticity is a component of the upper motor neuron syndrome umns. Spasticity and muscle overactivity have been shown to be increased as a result of this input. Whether the impact of spasticity on an individual is mild or severe, it is important that patients are knowledgeable about spasticity, its associated features, and how they can. It is essential that injections are given in conjunction with physiotherapy in the context of a clear goal of treatment. From there he recieved his medical degree from memorial university in canada. Rehabilitation procedures in the management of spasticity. The aim of this paper is to understand the effect of spasticity on daily life and identify bedside strategies that enhance patients function and improve comfort.
The use of hydrotherapy for the management of spasticity n. Manual search of reference lists of potential articles and most relevant journals for additional. The management of spasticity in adults krishnan padmakumari sivaraman nair, 1 jonathan marsden 2 summary points spasticity is a frequent and debilitating feature of common neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Spasticity physiopedia universal access to physiotherapy. The authors concluded that these findings suggested that using the svmbased method with semg and mmg to evaluate elbow spasticity would be suitable for clinical management of spasticity. There are many subtle considerations in the management of spasticity, and. In the last 3 decades, selective posterior rhizotomy spr has been used in the management of these patients for reduction of spasticity which may result in an improvement of their active functional mobility. Botulinum toxin is widely used to reduce muscle tone in the treatment of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. This package can be downloaded as a pdf version from the brain injury rehabilitation unit. Allison brashear, elie elovic, spasticity diagnosis and management, 2010, ch 1. Physical therapy approaches for the management of spasticity. Optimum management of spasticity is dependent on an understanding of its underlying physiology, an awareness of its natural history, an appreciation of the impact on the patient, and a comprehensive approach to minimising that impact which is both multidisciplinary and consistent over time.
This is a common therapeutic modality in physiotherapy used to treat developed. Pyramidal tract injury doesnt give rise to spasticity. Spasticity management medical clinical policy bulletins. Managing severe spasticity rady childrens hospital. Jun 28, 2019 spasticity is increased, involuntary, velocitydependent muscle tone that causes resistance to movement. Physiotherapy for the acute care management of traumatic brain injury physiotherapy an information package. The management of spasticity after stroke is the property of its rightful owner. Tumors, cysts, inflammation, or trauma can also lead to spasticity in people with a wide range of diagnoses, including cerebral palsy cp, multiple sclerosis ms, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als, stroke, or brain injury. A wide range of physical and pharmacological treatments is available for the management of spasticity, which, if used in a timely and appropriate manner, can be effective in reducing pain and discomfort without compromising function, and can prevent secondary complications such as contractures or pressure sores. It improves muscle elasticity and reduces overall pain felt by the patient.
Spasticity, orthopaedics, multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries sci introduction. Routine physical therapy in spinal spasticity with intolerant drug side effects. Early physiotherapy after injection of botulinum toxin. The therapy documentation forms used in this study 36, 55, 166 combine. The main goals of spasticity management are to relieve symptoms, increasefunction, patient independence and decrease caregiver burden. Spasticity can be a significant health issue for many people with a spinal cord injury sci or other forms of paralysis. At sp therapy services our neurological physiotherapists are experts in how the muscles and joints of the body work together to produce purposeful movement and are therefore skilled in tailoring treatment plans to treat and manage spasticity and spasms. Management of spasticity should be multimodal and should always include. Risk factors for cp low birth weight management of spasticity, this book covers all aspects of upper motor neurone syndrome from basic neurophysiology and measurement techniques to. Neurorehabilitation comprises four main categories of spasticity management targets. Even though spasticity is considered a diagnosis unto itself, it is always related to an underlying injury to the brain or spinal cord. Physiotherapy for spasticity control reduction of noxious stimulation the first step in any program to manage spasticity is the reduction of noxious stimulation.
Overview, evaluation, medical management objectives at the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to. Does electrical stimulation reduce spasticity after stroke. Whereas pharmacologic and conventional physiotherapy approaches result well effective in managing spasticity due to stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and incomplete spinal cord injury, the real usefulness of the nonpharmacological. Physiotherapy for the acute care management of traumatic.
Spasticity is derived from the greek word spasticus, which means to pull. Clinical evaluation and management of spasticity pthomegroup. Spasticity is a velocitydependent increase in muscle tone in response to passive movement. Physiotherapy in spasticity management for children with. Surgery in the management of spasticity 299 david a. Bont is licensed in the uk for treatment of focal spasticity in the arm and leg. Does combining physiotherapy with botulinum toxin type a injections improve the management of children with spastic cerebral palsy. The 4 spasticity grades were identified with svm, and the classification accuracy of svm with semg, mmg, semgmmg were 70. A thesis submitted for the degree of doctor of philosophy in the faculty of biomedical and life sciences division of neuroscience and biomedical systems by abeer ali flemban b. Jul 05, 2018 presented by jackie harris, ms physiotherapist. Does combining physiotherapy with botulinum toxin type a injections improve the management of children with.