Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

authors:

avatar Alireza Shamsoddini 1 , * , avatar Susan Amirsalari 2 , avatar Mohammad-Taghi Hollisaz 3 , avatar Alireza Rahimnia 4 , avatar Amideddin Khatibi-Aghda 5

Iranian Journal of Pediatrics: Vol.24, issue 4; 345-351
published online: May 09, 2014
article type: Review Article
received: January 10, 2014
accepted: February 17, 2014

how to cite: Shamsoddini A , Amirsalari S , Hollisaz M , Rahimnia A, Khatibi-Aghda A. Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Iran J Pediatr. 2014;24(4): 345-351. 

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.

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