Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Authors

Alireza Shamsoddini1,*, Susan Amirsalari2, Mohammad-Taghi Hollisaz3, Alireza Rahimnia4, Amideddin Khatibi-Aghda5
*Corresponding Author: Email: [email protected]

Innovative Journal of Pediatrics:Vol. 24, issue 4; 345-351
Published online:May 09, 2014
Article type:Review Article
Received:Jan 10, 2014
Accepted:Feb 17, 2014
How to Cite:Shamsoddini A, Amirsalari S, Hollisaz M, Rahimnia A, Khatibi-Aghda A. Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Inn J Pediatr. 2014;24(4):. doi:

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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