Spasticity Practice Guidelines for Physiatrists: The Latest in Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Spasticity in Adults and Children (Member Resource)-Session Presentation

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The talk focused on spasticity practice guidelines for physiatrists, providing an overview of the latest assessment and management strategies for spasticity in adults and children. The speakers discussed the development of these guidelines, highlighting the importance of evidence-based recommendations in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. They also touched on the future areas of research and the potential for emerging treatments in spasticity management. The presentation outlined various assessment tools, including passive range of motion, motor testing, functional assessments, and standardized measures for evaluating response to interventions. The speakers also discussed the use of oral medications, injectables like botulinum toxin A and phenol, surgical options such as intrathecal baclofen pump therapy and selective dorsal rhizotomy, and non-pharmacologic interventions like stretching, exercises, and motor learning approaches. The talk emphasized the need for individualized treatment plans, patient-centered goals, and ongoing assessment to optimize spasticity management and improve patient outcomes. Lastly, the speakers mentioned ongoing efforts to develop future guidelines on biologics for osteoarthritis of the knee and encouraged continued research in the field to advance knowledge and treatment options for spasticity.

Keywords

spasticity practice guidelines

assessment and management strategies

evidence-based recommendations

physical medicine and rehabilitation

assessment tools

oral medications

botulinum toxin A

surgical options

non-pharmacologic interventions