title: Data condensed synthesis regarding kinesiotherapeutic procedures used in spasticity therapy.
abstract: Spasticity represents an important feature of the upper motoneuron syndrome (UMNS). The clinical signs, such as the abnormal movement models, the unwanted muscular co-contractions, the muscular and joint rigidity with a consecutive deformity can be signs of spasticity and, also of upper motoneuron lesion. The different therapeutic options applied in the management of spasticity are a basic component of UMNS treatment scheme. This article presents the main kinesiotherapeutic procedures used in spasticity therapy.
authors.affiliation: Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic HWK I, Bad Zwesten, WWK - Hessen, Germany.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moraru
authors.affiliation: "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest; "Bagdasar-Arseni" Clinical Emergency Hospital; Neuromuscular Recovery Clinic, Bucharest, Romania.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Onose
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018953:Kinesiology, Applied / Q000379:methods*; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000628:therapy*; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises / Q000379:methods; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods; D009989:Orthotic Devices
keywords: kinesiotherapeutic procedures; kinesiotherapy; muscle paresis; spasticity; upper motor neuron syndrome (UMNS)