Mastering Spasticity Management: A Comprehensive Handbook

Authored by renowned experts, Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez MD and Dr. Nicholas C. Ketchum MD, the Handbook of Spasticity is an indispensable resource for residents and practicing physicians in the fields of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and neurology. This concise and accessible guide enables readers to grasp the fundamentals of spasticity management, while also incorporating essential concepts into their daily practice.

Current Evidence-Based Treatment Paradigms

This high-yield resource provides the latest evidence-based treatment approaches, discussing advances in the field to address assessment, treatment options, and disease management in both adult and pediatric patients. Expert contributors from institutions worldwide have come together to create a valuable handbook that seamlessly integrates the basics of spasticity with a case-based approach, enhancing learning for early-career and seasoned physiatrists, neurologists, nurses, physician assistants, and therapists who care for patients with spasticity.

Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation

The handbook delves into detailed assessment and evaluation measures, focusing on:

• Measurements and scales
• Gait assessment
• Techniques for setting appropriate goals

Exploring Treatment Options

A wide range of treatment options available for spasticity patients are explored, including:

• Physical therapy
• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
• Emerging technologies
• Toxins
• Surgical options
• And more

The handbook is accompanied by online videos, ultrasound and anatomical figures, and toxin dosing tables, making it the premier one-stop-shop resource for improving spasticity management.