Descrizione

Spasticity is a common condition after stroke that may contribute to limitations in performance of activities and participation. In order to properly manage post-stroke spasticity there is a need for its adequate understanding and updated knowledge. This book gives a wide insight into post-stroke spasticity and aims to provide high-quality comprehensive information about its multidisciplinary management. Organized into ten chapters, this book deals with the pathophysiology, prediction, clinical presentation, assessment and treatment of post-stroke spasticity. As to the therapeutic approach to post-stroke spasticity, pharmacological treatments, nerve procedures, rehabilitation and neuro-orthopedics are discussed. Chapters about the use of ultrasound and the management of pain related to post-stroke spasticity are also included. Considering its international perspective given by the board of authors, this book may represent a valid support for the clinical management of post-stroke spasticity also opening up some points of scientific reflection on this issue.