Management of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy |
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| Authors: | Alireza Shamsoddini Susan Amirsalari Mohammad-Taghi Hollisaz Alireza Rahimnia Amideddin Khatibi-Aghda |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Exercise Physiology Research Center;2.Department of Pediatric Neurology;3.Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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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.Key Words: Cerebral Palsy, Intrathecal Baclofen, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rhizotomy, Spasticity |
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