Treatments

Spasticity Treatments

The most common treatment for spasticity involves a combination of physical therapy and medications, including:

• Oral medications:
  • Baclofen™
  • Benzodiazepines (Valium® and Klonopin®)
  • Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium®)
  • Tizanidine (Zanaflex™)
• Intravenous medications:
  • Botulinum toxin (Botox®, Myobloc®, Dysport®)
  • Phenol
• Intrathecal medication (liquid Baclofen™)
• Surgery:
  
  • In some cases, surgery may be performed on the affected muscles, blocking pain receptors and allowing the restoration of some movement.
• Physical therapy:
  • Physical therapy for spasticity includes range-of-motion exercises, stretching of tighter muscles and routine repositioning of affected limbs.