109. Symptom Management Mini-Series | Managing Spasticity in NMOSD
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GG deFiebre of SRNA is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas for an ABCs of NMOSD podcast on "Symptom Management: Spasticity." Dr. Nicholas begins by explaining spasticity and tone and how it is affected by NMOSD. She discusses the causes of spasticity and why some people experience it while others do not. She describes first-line and second-line treatments for spasticity and how exercise can help. Dr. Nicholas explains how spasticity can affect ligaments, muscles, and bones.
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