Treatments for Spasticity

While these treatments will not eliminate the underlying neurological problem (e.g. Cerebral palsy) of spasticity, reducing the severity of the spasticity may allow better muscle control and function. Therapy is also an essential component for improving muscle movement.

Botox/Dysport Injections

A Botox or Dysport injection is an injection of botulinum toxin (which causes temporary paralysis) into a muscle to relieve spasticity and involuntary movements. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a “brain pacemaker” that sends electrical impulses, via implanted electrodes to specific parts of the brain for treatment of movement disorders. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Dorsal Rhizotomy

A treatment to relieve spasticity, dorsal rhizotomy or selective dorsal rhizotomy is a surgical procedure in which the neurosurgeon divides the dorsal roots (those nerves that transmit sensation from the muscles to the spinal cord) that lie in the spinal canal. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Velocity

This study help your pediatric neurologist diagnose the cause of many nerve and muscular disorders. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump

An intrathecal baclofen pump is a treatment for severe muscle spasticity for children who have difficulty taking pills or who need to have more direct treatment for their muscle spasms. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Occupational Therapy (OT) Evaluation and Treatment

Occupational therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises and other means in order to perform their ordinary, daily tasks or work-related functions. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*

Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation and Treatment

Physical therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises, stretching and orthopedics in order to regain the mobility and function of their bodies. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*