What are the Nursing Interventions for Spasticity?
Nursing interventions for managing spasticity can be categorized into several strategies:
1. Positioning and Stretching: Regular stretching exercises and proper positioning can help reduce muscle stiffness and prevent contractures. 2. Medications: Nurses may administer medications like baclofen, diazepam, or tizanidine to manage spasticity. 3. Physical Therapy: Collaboration with physical therapists for specialized exercises and techniques such as range-of-motion exercises and strengthening exercises. 4. Splinting and Orthotics: Using splints and orthotic devices to maintain limb position and function. 5. Patient and Family Education: Educating patients and their families about the condition, treatment options, and home care strategies to manage spasticity effectively.
