CME on Spasticity is dedicated to online CME conferences, courses and presentations (slides with voice over) on spasticity, given by local and international experts. Its mission is to keep you up-to-date with the most recent developments on spasticity.
Presentation
"Management of Spasticity Associated with Multiple Sclerosis" Dr. Mark Freedman (biography) English - 2004-04-02 - 32 minutes
(46 slides)
Summary : Dr.Freedman’s talk covers the etiology, symptoms, and complications of spasticity in MS patients and a review of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic symptom management.
The MS patient with spasticity suffers from limitations on his activities of daily living. The goal of treatment is therefore to improve the patient’s functionality and quality of life while decreasing concomitant pain and discomfort. The pendulum test can be used to obtain an objective rating of spasticity and is a useful tool to assess progress over time. Dr. Freedman discusses the evidence supporting various therapeutic options, ranging from combination pharmacotherapy to acupuncture, that can be applied alone or in combination to treat spasticity in MS patients.
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