title: Management of spasticity.
abstract: Spasticity is a complex problem which can cause profound disability, alone or in combination with weakness, and can give rise to significant difficulties during rehabilitation. This article reviews a current approach to the management of spasticity.
authors.affiliation: North Staffordshire Rehabilitation Centre, Haywood, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001915:Braces; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D010276:Parasympatholytics; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A