Spasticity: Loosen Up
Published on Apr 17, 2015Spasticity is a post-stroke condition that can cause limited coordination and muscle movement and painful muscle spasms in your arms and legs. Stroke survivors identify spasticity as one of the top three most prevalent post-stroke conditions.
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Stroke and Spasticity: The Recovery Process
Uploaded on Jun 2, 2010Spasticity, a common and painful side effect of stroke, can lead to more serious complications if left uncontrolled. New research is making the recovery process a little easier to manage. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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How a Baclofen Pump Works
Published on Oct 21, 2013See what causes severe spasticity and how a baclofen pump works. This medical animation takes you inside the body to explain the causes and treatment of severe spasticity associated with stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, or spinal cord injury.
Are tight, stiff muscles making it difficult to move or control your arms, legs, or body? This condition, called spasticity, can make everyday life exhausting and difficult. Although there is no cure for severe spasticity, fortunately, treatments are available. For some patients with severe spasticity, the right treatment is a baclofen pump. Learn about this treatment at http://www.baclofenpump.com/info.
Intrathecal baclofen is not for everyone. Not everyone will receive the same results. Talk with your doctor to understand the benefits and risks of intrathecal baclofen therapy and to determine if it may be right for you. A prescription is required. For important safety information, please visit http://www.spasticity.com/safety. This video contains information about therapies approved for use in the United States and is intended to be viewed by residents of the United States.
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Treatment for Severe Spasticity from Stroke
Published on May 15, 2014Two women living with severe spasticity after their strokes share their experiences with the treatment option called the intrathecal baclofen pump (ITB Therapy).
A stroke can cause tight, stiff muscles or muscle spasms that make life difficult at work, school, or home. While severe spasticity can't be cured, it's important to know that treatments can help. Learn about one FDA-approved treatment option, the baclofen pump, at http://www.baclofenpump.com/info.
Intrathecal baclofen is not for everyone. Not everyone will receive the same results as the individuals shown in the video. Talk with your doctor to understand the benefits and risks of intrathecal baclofen therapy and to determine if it may be right for you.
For important safety information, please visit http://www.spasticity.com/safety. A prescription is required. This video contains information about therapies approved for use in the United States and is intended to be viewed by residents of the United States.
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Physical Therapy for Spasticity
Uploaded on Oct 29, 2011Robin Kennedy-Hunter, a patient of Dr. Andrea Toomer and Culicchia Neurological Clinic, undergoes physical therapy as she continues treatment for spasticity.
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UPDATE Spasticity-Toomer, MD
Published on Aug 20, 2015Two years ago Shawn received a baclofen pump to ease spinal spasticity stemming from a brain injury. In this video, Dr. Andrea Toomer of Culicchia Neurological Clinic visits with Shawn for an update on his progress.
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Fighting Spasticity After Stroke
Published on Oct 24, 2012In this stroke recovery exercise Lora places her affected hand on top of the ball. She then spread her fingers as far apart from each other as she can and holds them in place with her unaffected hand. She then rocks the ball back and forth.
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Teaching - Spasticity - Causes of Limitation & Opening Hand
Published on Jun 13, 2012Spasticity - Causes of Limitation & Opening Hand...
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Teaching - Opening a Spastic Hand
Published on Jun 13, 2012Opening a spastic hand...
Don't touch the middle of the palm. Fingers on the 1st and 5th metacarpal.
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Botox for Post-Stroke Spasticity
Published on May 22, 2012Many people who suffer a brain injury or stroke are left with severe muscle contractions that prevents them from using their limbs. Dr. Andrea Toomer at New Orleans' Culicchia Neurological Clinic is treating patients using Botox to loosen those contractions. Three patients share their stories.
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