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[Spasticity management: an interprofessional evaluation].

Stefano Carda¹, Philippe Vuadens², Katrien Van Den Keybus¹

¹Service de neuropsychologie et neuroréhabilitation, Département des neurosciences cliniques, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.

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Spasticity management is challenging due to associated upper motor neuron syndrome symptoms. An interprofessional evaluation, including standardized assessment and gait analysis, significantly improves therapeutic decision-making for spasticity.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Movement Science

Background:

Spasticity is a frequent neurological symptom following central nervous system lesions.
Management of spasticity is complex due to co-occurring upper motor neuron syndrome signs like paresis and contractures.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate an interprofessional approach for managing spasticity.
To determine if standardized evaluation and gait analysis enhance therapeutic decisions.

Main Methods:

Implementation of an interprofessional team for patient assessment.
Utilization of standardized evaluation protocols.
Inclusion of gait analysis in the assessment process.

Main Results:

The interprofessional evaluation demonstrated a structured approach to spasticity assessment.
Standardized evaluation and gait analysis were found to be beneficial.
Improved therapeutic decision-making was observed.

Conclusions:

An interprofessional evaluation framework is effective for complex spasticity cases.
Standardized assessment and gait analysis are crucial components for optimizing spasticity treatment.
This approach facilitates better management of patients with upper motor neuron syndrome.