Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical Management and Neurophysiology

Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: 2008-06-02 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521689783 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521689786 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Spasticity is a disabling problem for many adults and children with a variety of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. A practical guide for clinicians involved in the management of spasticity, this book covers all aspects of upper motor neurone syndrome from basic neurophysiology and measurement techniques to practical therapy and the use of orthoses. Surgical techniques are also covered, as well as the particular problems of management of spasticity in childhood. Download Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity