PMID: 25755853Mar 11, 2015Paper

Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Alireza ShamsoddiniAmideddin Khatibi-Aghda

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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