Causes and Treatment of Spasticity Following a TBI
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Speaker: Dr Clare Mehta, Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre
This webinar is APIL Accredited.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what spasticity is (and is not)
- Definition of spasticity and how it differs from other causes of muscle stiffness or abnormal movement.
- Presentation and assessment of spasticity
- Common signs and symptoms, and how spasticity is clinically assessed.
- Complications of spasticity
- Key physical, functional, and quality-of-life impacts.
- Exacerbating factors / triggers for spasticity
- Common internal and external factors that can worsen spasticity.
- Management of spasticity
- Overview of rehabilitation, medical, and multidisciplinary management options.
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