Spasticity (Spastic Hypertonia)

Aging, SCI, and Spasticity
A pamphlet from at Craig Hospital that discusses how spasticity can be a warning sign and ways to understand and deal with it. Gives questions to evaluate one's spasticity. (1994)

Baclofen Pump: Functional and Neuropsychological Impact on Spasticity
Describes the recent research on administering baclofen using intrathecal delivery. Article from the Newsletter, Pushin' On, produced by the RRTC in Secondary Complications in SCI at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept. of P M & R.

Challenges of Spastic Hypertonia
InfoSheet #16, Updated, December, 2001
Reviews the changes to the body after an SCI related to sensation & reflex that result in spastic hypertonia, it's advantages and disadvantages and treatment options.

Challenges of Spastic Hypertonia (Spasticity) following SCI
A slideshow presentation that can be view from your browser (a frame layout showing the title slide, speaker notes and outline of program) or Download the PowerPoint presentation to view (with sound) or modify for educational use. Speaker notes and outline included.

Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy
A review of the use of intrathecal baclofen for treatment of spasticity. Includes screening, implantation, effectiveness and complications. Information provided by Southshore Neurologic.

MOTOmed Movement Therapy
Available from: RECK
Reckstrasse 1-3
88422 Betzenweiler, Germany
Email : contact@motomed.com
MOTOmed units provide movement therapy that can improve circulation, metabolism and flexibility as well as helping to ease spasm and improve muscle tone.

Spastic Hypertonia (27 minutes)
1 of 11 topics in a Secondary Conditions of Spinal Cord Injury Health Education Video Series produced by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Available for download or watch in streaming Real Media.