What Is Spasticity And How Do You Treat It?

Posted by FDAdmin on June 28, 2020

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Category: Conditions, Health, Information, Medical, Stroke, TBI

Spasticity is a condition caused when areas of the brain that control muscles are damaged. This condition can be extremely debilitating after a stroke. The result? Difficulty moving the arm and leg, problems speaking, problems swallowing, and difficulty standing and walking. Treating spasticity is essential to regain normal arm and leg movement. If you are a stroke survivor, I am probably not telling you anything (yet) that you don’t already know. But do you REALLY understand spasticity? So, you have