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Programs & Services


Adult Spasticity Clinic

Provides assessment and treatment for people who can¿t relax their limbs because of involuntary muscle tightness or spasms.

Treats complex patients with spasticity, a muscle tightness that may result from a number of neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, etc.).

Treatments include:

  • oral medication
  • botulinum toxin injections
  • intrathecal baclofen

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs)
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Fees

Some treatments need third-party funding.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
SPA
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Spasticity Program for Adults