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Spasticity is a condition in
which certain muscles are
continuously contracted. This
contraction causes stiffness or
tightness of the muscles and may
interfere with movement, speech,
and manner of walking.
Spasticity is usually caused by
damage to the portion of the
brain or spinal cord that
controls voluntary movement. It
may occur in association with
spinal cord injury, multiple
sclerosis, cerebral palsy, brain
damage, severe head injury, and
metabolic diseases. In the past,
the only treatment available
included medications, physical
therapy and/or surgery. However,
recent studies have shown
favorable response to botulinum
toxin injections including:
- Improved passive and active function
- Better mobility,
activity, and daily
function
- Increased patient
comfort including less pain
and better limb positioning
for sitting and sleeping
- Reduced disfigurement
- Prevention of
musculoskeletal
complications
- Increased quality of
life and well-being
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