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Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 2020 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA.
Abstract:
The assessment and treatment of spasticity can be challenging in and of itself. The aim of the authors of this article is to highlight some special considerations that may assist in the assessment and treatment approach of spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury.
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