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Clinical Evaluation and Management of Spasticity

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  • © 2002

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Editors:
  1. David A. Gelber

    1. Springfield Clinic Neuroscience Institute, Springfield, USA

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  2. Douglas R. Jeffery

    1. Department of Neurology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, USA

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Part of the book series: Current Clinical Neurology (CCNEU)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Basic Concepts of Spasticity

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Physiology and Pharmacology of Spasticity

      • Robert R. Young
      Pages 3-12

    3. Clinical Features of Spasticity and Principles of Treatment

      • Alex W. Dromerick
      Pages 13-26

    4. Measurement of Spasticity

      • David C. Good
      Pages 27-44

  3. Treatment Modalities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Physical and Occupational Approaches

      • Susan H. Pierson
      Pages 47-66

    3. Orthotic Management

      • Géza F. Kogler
      Pages 67-91

    4. Electrical Stimulation

      • Peter W. Rossi
      Pages 93-102

    5. Baclofen

      • Eric P. Bastings, Amelito Malapira
      Pages 103-124

    6. Tizanidine

      • David A. Gelber
      Pages 125-136

    7. Benzodiazepines

      • Herbert I. Karpatkin, Mindy Lipson Aisen
      Pages 137-145

    8. Dantrolene

      • Walter S. Davis
      Pages 147-150

    9. Alternative Pharmacologic Therapies

      • Joni Clark
      Pages 151-158

    10. Nerve Blocks

      • David S. Rosenblum
      Pages 159-171

    11. Botulinum Toxins

      • Lauren C. Seeberger, Christopher F. O’Brien
      Pages 173-186

    12. Intrathecal Medications

      • Randall T. Schapiro
      Pages 187-195

    13. Orthopedic Interventions for the Management of Limb Deformities in Upper Motoneuron Syndromes

      • Mary Ann E. Keenan, Patrick J. McDaid
      Pages 197-255

    14. Neurosurgical Management

      • Jose A. Espinosa
      Pages 257-265

  4. A Coordinated Approach to the Treatment of Spasticity in Neurologic Diseases

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 267-267
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About this book

David A. Gelber, MD, and Douglas R. Jeffery, MD, have assembled a much-needed collection of authoritative review articles discussing the pathophysiology of chronic neurologic spasticity and detailing its often complex medical and surgical management. Written by leading experts in neurology and rehabilitation, the book covers physical and occupational therapy, splinting and orthotics, electrical stimulation, orthopedic interventions, nerve blocks, the use of botulinum toxin, and novel treatments such as tizanidine, intrathecal medications, and neurosurgical techniques. The contributors also review coordinated approaches to the treatment of spasticity and specific neurological diseases such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury.

Reviews

"The book is written for physicians and physical therapists according to the author. I think it is also helpful for occupational therapists and other practitioners in neurology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). This book covers basic and clinical features of spasticity, providing a complete review of evaluation and management of spasticity. It is very useful for people who need to manage patients with spasticity. This is a well organized, well written, and useful book that offers practical information regarding spasticity. It is worth reading." -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal, Weighted Numerical Score: 94 - 4 Stars!

"In this book, the readers can really find precise and comprehensive information and data to choose the best treatment for every patient...This textbook is really precious for all physicians involved in neurological rehabilitation. -European Neurology

"This book is more than fairly priced given the amount of information it provides and is presented in an easy-to-follow format. It is an absolute must have for the library of anyone involved in the care on an individual with spasticity. -Journal of Neurosurgery

"...a well-organized book with a strong clinical emphasis Physical therapists, physicians, and students in these disciplines will find that it provides a useful overview of the interventions used to manage people with UMN syndrome and spasticity." - Physical Therapy

"...a comprehensive look at medical management. For therapist who work with clients for whom spasticity is a significant issue this book could be a very useful resource as it provides a thorough explanation of spasticity and the available therapeutic, surgical and pharmacological treatment options." -Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Editors and Affiliations

  • Springfield Clinic Neuroscience Institute, Springfield, USA

    David A. Gelber

  • Department of Neurology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, USA

    Douglas R. Jeffery

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Clinical Evaluation and Management of Spasticity

  • Editors: David A. Gelber, Douglas R. Jeffery

  • Series Title: Current Clinical Neurology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-092-6

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2002

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-89603-636-9Published: 02 November 2001

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-109-7Published: 19 November 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-59259-092-6Published: 02 November 2001

  • Series ISSN: 1559-0585

  • Series E-ISSN: 2524-4043

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 382

  • Topics: Neurology

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