• Causes and Treatment of Spasticity Following a TBI

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    Speaker:

    • Dr Clare Mehta, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre

    This webinar is APIL Accredited and will carry 1 CPD hour.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand what spasticity is (and is not)
    • Definition of spasticity and how it differs from other causes of      muscle stiffness or abnormal movement.
    • Presentation and assessment of spasticity
    • Common signs and symptoms, and how spasticity is clinically      assessed.
    • Complications of spasticity
    • Key physical, functional, and quality-of-life impacts.
    • Exacerbating factors / triggers for spasticity
    • Common internal and external factors that can worsen spasticity.
    • Management of spasticity
    • Overview of rehabilitation, medical, and multidisciplinary      management options.

    FREE to members: This webinar is free for members of the Brain Injury Group, Charities and NHS employees.

    A fee of £35 (+ VAT) applies to all others.

    If you're not a member and would like access or having difficulty registering for this webinar, please email Tiegan.Morley@braininjurygroup.co.uk

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