home / insist on marianjoy / outpatient therapy / spasticity Managing SpasticitySpasticity is a condition which can affect both adults and children, and commonly follows a traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, or a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy. It occurs when the nerves fail to properly send messages to the muscles of the upper and lower extremities resulting in tight, stiff muscles that spasm making movement difficult, painful, and uncontrollable. Beyond the pain and stiffness, spasticity can result in contracture which reduces motion and limits the ability to perform everyday activities. You may notice spasticity in a variety of ways including:
Our physicians in the Marianjoy Medical Group (MMG) clinic understand how to manage your spasticity while enhancing your function and mobility effectively. The first step is a comprehensive evaluation by one of our physiatrists, a physician who is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Your MMG physician will work with you to determine the best evidence-based, clinical treatment options to help meet your goals. These may include:
Making an AppointmentTo schedule an appointment for an evaluation, or for more information on treatment options, please call the Marianjoy Medical Group clinic at 630.909.7000. |
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