We studied how common pain was thought to be due to muscle spasticity in the legs or arms is in children/adolescents with CP.
Spasticity is usually caused by central nervous system injuries, such as brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. Spasticity is a little different from stiffness.
The findings of this article demonstrate the need for improved screening rates in women with CP, and highlight areas for improving their screening experience.
Spasticity is a condition of muscles that is a velocity resistance to stretch. What that means to a child and to a parent is that if you move the limb slowly, you have a difference than if you move that limb fast. Spasticity restricts movement and it creates a break on the system. It's as if they're trying to move, but they're held back. By treating spasticity, you may improve the range of motion or the action of the movement.