Description
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Gerard E. Francisco brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Spasticity Management. Top experts discuss timely, relevant topics such as spasticity syndrome; the role of spinal reflex in spasticity; spasticity and sarcopenia; chronic/long-term spasticity care; the lived experience of spasticity; and more.- Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including artificial intelligence in spasticity assessment; peripheral neuromodulation for spasticity; cryoneurotomy in adult and pediatric spasticity; disparities in spasticity access and care; and more- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on spasticity management, offering actionable insights for clinical practice- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Table of Contents
Patients' Lived Experiences of SpasticityDisparities in Spasticity Access and CareChronic Spasticity CareNeuromuscular Maladaptive Changes in Spastic Muscles and Implications for Spasticity ManagementRelationship Between Spinal Reflexes and Spastic Movement DisordersDo Physical Modalities Have a Role in Spasticity Management?Peripheral Neuromodulation for SpasticityEmerging Role of Cryoneurolysis in Spasticity Management: A Narrative ReviewCurrent Concepts to Muscle-Based Procedures to Treat Upper Limb Spasticity: Shoulder and Elbow DeformitiesCurrent Concepts to Muscle-Based Procedures to Treat Upper Limb Spasticity: Forearm, Wrist, and Hand DeformitiesCurrent Concepts for Nerve-Based Procedures to Treat Upper Limb SpasticityCan Spasticity Be Prevented? Insights from Preclinical and Clinical EvidenceArtificial Intelligence in Spasticity Assessment
