Pharmacologic Management of Spasticity Following Stroke

Authors

Joann Gallichio PT, DSc, NCS, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Publication Title

Physical Therapy

Publisher

Oxford University Press

ISSN

0031-9023

Publication Date

10-2004

Keywords

Muscle Relaxants, Muscle Spasticity, Muscle Tonus, Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Stroke Rehabilitation

Abstract

Spasticity is a pervasive and debilitating condition that frequently occurs following upper motor neuron (UMN) lesions. Although the exact incidence of spasticity is unknown, it is likely that it affects more than half a million people in the United States alone, and more than 12 million people worldwide. Following stroke, approximately 65% of individuals develop spasticity.

DOI

10.1093/ptj/84.10.973

Volume

84

Issue

10

First Page

973

Last Page

981

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

NSUWorks Citation

Gallichio, Joann PT, DSc, NCS, "Pharmacologic Management of Spasticity Following Stroke" (2004). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles. 9.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_facarticles/9