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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

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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 

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