Open AccessMechanical Measurements of the Effects of Intrathecal Baclofen Dosage Adjustments in Cerebral Palsy
Author(s) -
Brian D. Schmit,
Deborah Gaebler-Spira
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
american journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1537-7385
pISSN - 0894-9115
DOI - 10.1097/01.phm.0000104660.89052.39
Subject(s) - spasticity , baclofen , medicine , cerebral palsy , anesthesia , reflex , ankle , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , agonist , receptor
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of using mechanical measures of stretch reflexes to monitor spasticity after intrathecal baclofen dosage changes.