Spasticity Management Program

We have exciting news to share with you! Our home is pleased to offer to your loved ones a new spasticity management program. This program is intended to treat those affected by spasticity, which is a medical term used to describe a condition where a single muscle or group of muscles in the arm/leg become overactive or stiff. It can be caused following damage to the spinal cord, or injury to the brain, such as a stroke. If this condition is left untreated, it can get worse making simple things like toileting, grasping objects, and dressing difficult.

We have a specialist who treats spasticity coming to our home. This treatment is free of charge to the residents and/or families. The treatment is a medication that is injected into the affected muscle(s) to help relax the hyperactive muscles. It also helps to reduce contractions, increase the range of movement, and can help improve quality of life, including pain.

The Pines Charge Nurse on each unit will identify residents who are suitable candidates, and gain consent for referral and assessment by the specialist. If you would like more information or have any questions, please reach out to your unit Charge Nurse.