Treatment Options for Spasticity after Stroke
Depending on the severity of spasticity after a stroke, there are certain treatment options available. Your doctor would combine different strategies at the same time to maximize the benefits. Some common approaches may include:
– Muscle braces
– Stretching and exercises
– Intrathecal baclofen therapy
– Medication injections, such as Botox (botulinum toxin)
– Oral medications, such as dantrolene sodium, tizanidine, diazepam, and baclofen [6]
