Author/Editor     Primožič, Alenka; Puh, Urška
Title     Program fizioterapije za zniževanje mišičnega tonusa pri osebah z multiplo sklerozo
Translated title     Programme of physiotherapy for reduction of muscle tone in persons with multiple sclerosis
Type     članek
Source     Fizioterapija
Vol. and No.     Letnik 11, št. Suppl 1
Publication year     2003
Volume     str. 17-25
Language     slo
Abstract     Introduction: Increased muscle tone is in persons with multiple sclerosis frequently one of the prevailing problems. It can influence the performance of functional activities, especially gait. Purpose: Presentation of the programme of physiotherapy for reduction of muscle tone in persons with multiple sclerosis. Methods: Review of bibliography on characteristics of spasticity in persons with multiple sclerosis and on methods of physiotherapy for reduction of muscle tone were presented and authors' experience in the field. Results: Ashworth and Penn spasticity scale are described and the use of pendulum test. The most frequently used methods of physiotherapy to reduce spasticity are presented. Conclusion: Programme of physiotherapy can influence the reduction of spasticity in persons with multiple sclerosis and thus enables easier performance of functional activities.
Descriptors     MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MUSCLE SPASTICITY
PHYSICAL THERAPY