Spasticity Clinic

The Healthy Living Centre will be offering Spasticity Clinic! That's right, we have We have partnered with Queensland Rehabilitation Specialists to offer help with spasticity management.

A rehabilitation specialist will be available for consultations and information, whether you're experiencing muscle spasms or want to check your eligibility for spasticity treatment using Botox.

Dr. Harminder Sarai and our Senior Physiotherapist Linda von Moltke will work with you to create a personalised Botox treatment plan.

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What is Spasticity?

Spasticity, a condition characterized by muscle stiffness or involuntary spasms, commonly affects those recovering from post-acute events (PAE) such as strokes, or individuals with cerebral palsy. This can severely impact mobility, comfort, and quality of life.

Spasticity occurs when muscles become stiff and tight, often as a result of damage to the brain or spinal cord. This stiffness can make it harder to move, cause pain and spasms, and affect daily activities such as sleep, hygiene, and mobility. Without early treatment, prolonged muscle tightness can lead to more permanent issues like muscle shortening and joint contractures, which are much harder to manage and may require surgery. Early intervention helps prevent these complications.

Are you eligible?

Patients with certain conditions are eligible for spasticity management using botox. Conditions deemed eligible are stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury or Cerebral Palsy.

What is Cervical Dystonia?

Cervical dystonia causes the muscles in your neck and head to contract involuntarily, leading to abnormal head and neck posture, spasms, tremors, and discomfort. This condition can develop after an injury to the brain or spinal cord, or sometimes for unknown reasons.

How can Botox help?

Compared to other treatment options like oral medications, often coming with side effects, Botox works locally, focusing only on the specific muscles causing the problem. This precision makes Botox an ideal choice for long-term spasticity management, allowing patients to regain better control over their movements.

What is a personalised Botox treatment plan?

Spasticity and cervical dystonia affect everyone differently, so your treatment goals should be tailored to your specific needs. These may include:

  • Enhancing or maintaining your independence
  • Improving limb movement and positioning
  • Supporting mobility and reducing the risk of falls
  • Managing pain and spasms
  • Improving hygiene
  • Reducing the need for pain medications
  • Preventing long-term complications, such as contractures
  • Minimizing caregiver burden

For more details, contact our Customer Engagement Team at enquiries@spinal.com.au