Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Title
Pharmacologic Management of Spasticity Following Stroke
ISBN or ISSN
0031-9023
Volume
84
Issue
10
Publication Date / Copyright Date
10-2004
First Page
973
Last Page
981
Publisher
Oxford University Press
DOI Number
10.1093/ptj/84.10.973
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.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Keywords
Muscle Relaxants, Muscle Spasticity, Muscle Tonus, Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Stroke Rehabilitation
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
