Spasticity Management and Neuro Rehabilitation -

Spasticity Management and Neuro Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Spasticity can have detrimental effects on both patients and their loved ones- early identification and treatment can help.

Impacts daily life
Can lead to falls, pain, contracture, infection, lack of sleep
Affects your prognosis
Affects care givers- difficulty in moving parts of body when
providing care or supporting in transfers and mobility.

Identification of spasticity:

Abnormal posture (Bent elbow and arm pressed against the chest , Tight fist , Pointed foot , Curled toes, crossing of leg, leg in bent position or stiff straight leg)
Muscle Tightness. Catch felt when moving part of the body.
Muscle spasm, cramps
Certain triggers increasing the muscle tightness- trigger can be posture or
movement, heat or cold, exercise, walking, infections, sneezing.
Pain, tightness and spasm can be present at same time, one triggering the other.

At Aspire Rehab- we have extensive experience in identification and management
of spasticity related issues, promoting function and quality of life.

The Spasticity Checklist

FREE CONSULTATIONS

We offer a free of charge, no obligation consultation over the telephone to support you in making decision about your rehabilitation needs.

If you require any information or treatment outside of our expertise, we will be happy to signpost you to other relevant agencies..

HOW TO BOOK:

We accept self referrals, referrals from family/carers, health and social care professionals, case managers/solicitors and nursing homes. To discuss the referral or book an appointment,
please email contact@aspirerehab.co.uk or call : 020 3983 5146, 07723332426