February 24, 2025

Tackling Spasticity Part 1

31 minutes

EPISODE TITLE: Tackling Spasticity Part 1

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about spasticity. We covered:

Definition of spasticity and spastic paresis

Underlying mechanisms of motor recovery and spasticity-they aren’t the same

Keys to promoting recovery

How to know if someone has spasticity

Creating an occupational profile as a treatment plan foundation

Measuring spasticity

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Show References

Crow, J. L. & Harmeling-van der Wel, B. C. (2008). Hierarchical properties of the motor function sections of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale for people after stroke: A retrospective study. Physical Therapy, 88(12): 1554-67. DOI:10.2522/ptj.20070186 Source-PubMed https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23389179

Li, S. (2017). Spasticity, Motor Recovery, and Neural Plasticity after Stroke. Frontiers in Neurology; April 3:8:120. DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00120

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

NEW RESOURCES

Secondary Stoke Prevention Info Graphic

Homonymous Hemianopia Flyer

N & N Podcast Instructor Guides:

Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Stroke Recovery

Factors Affecting Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery Along the Continuum of Care

Sensory Recovery

DEB’S RESOURCES

Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy

Tri-Fold Mirror (US addresses only)

Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for Adults

Occupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for Adults

Noggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members)

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

Blog: blogspot.com

Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

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