Managing and Inhibiting Spasticity Companion Audio

 Beyond Occupation Companion Audio

Companion article: 
Managing and Inhibiting Spasticity

Spasticity can affect movement, comfort, positioning, self-care, mobility, sleep, caregiver assistance, and participation in everyday activities.

In this companion episode, Michelle Eliason discusses occupational therapy strategies that may help manage spasticity while keeping treatment connected to meaningful function. The episode explores approaches such as positioning, stretching, weight-bearing, sensory input, movement preparation, relaxation, visual feedback, and selected neurodevelopmental treatment principles.

The focus is not simply on decreasing muscle tone. It is on helping the patient move more comfortably, participate more fully, maintain range of motion, reduce secondary complications, and complete daily activities with greater safety and independence.

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