title: Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Exercise Physiology Research Center.
authors.forename: Alireza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shamsoddini
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Neurology.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Amirsalari
authors.affiliation: Exercise Physiology Research Center.
authors.forename: Mohammad-Taghi
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Hollisaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Alireza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rahimnia
authors.affiliation: Exercise Physiology Research Center.
authors.forename: Amideddin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khatibi-Aghda
keywords: Cerebral Palsy; Intrathecal Baclofen; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Rhizotomy; Spasticity