Table 1.

Adverse and beneficial effects of Spasticity

	Effects of spasticity
Negative effects	Abnormal posture
	Difficulty in hygiene and dressing
	Difficulty in movements
	Difficulty in sitting and transfers
	Inhibits muscle growth
	Joint subluxation or dislocation
	Leads to contractures
	Masks contraction in the antagonist
	Muscle Pain
	Pressure sores
	Shortening and stiffness of the soft tissues
Positive effects	Extensor tone in the limbs help standing
	Preserve bone density
	Preserve muscle bulk