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Overview of treatments for spasticity.
| Category | Procedure | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Non-interventional | Physical therapy | Improving movement |
| Occupational therapy | Improving autonomy in ADL | |
| Casting or bracing | Reducing secondary damage | |
| Pharmacological (oral medication and injections) | Improving movement | |
| Interventional | Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) | Balancing electrical stimulus |
| Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump | Supplying medication at spinal fluid | |
| Neurectomies | Removal damaged nerves |
