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The clinical consequences of severe spasticity diminish the quality of life. They include:
- Impaired sleep
- Pain
- Impaired movement
- Loss of function
- Contractures
- Disturbances of bladder and bowel function
Severe spasticity also has significant consequences for caretakers. It makes it more difficult to care for the patient in a number of areas including:
- Dressing the patient
- Feeding • Toileting
- Exercising
- Transferring
- Personal hygiene
- Bathing
- Nursing