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Life with Spasticity

Be the hero of your journey and find out whether spasticity may be affecting you, with helpful tips from people living with the condition on how to manage it.

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What causes spasticity?

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What are the symptoms?
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How is spasticity diagnosed?
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What are the treatment possibilities?

People affected by spasticity

12M

people are affected by spasticity worldwide.1

45%

of stroke survivors may develop spasticity within 3 months.2

86%

of people with multiple sclerosis have some form of spasticity.3

What is spasticity?

Spasticity is a pathologically increased muscle tone and stretch reflex. Learn more about the condition and its impact.4

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Spasticity treatment

Treatment should be provided by a multidisciplinary team. Find out more about the different types of treatment options.

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Spasticity aids for daily activities

Aids can make everyday life easier for those living with spasticity and help with coping with daily challenges.

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Michael's Story

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References

1 Johns Hopkins Medicine. Spasticity. Accessed: September 2025. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/spasticity

2Schinwelski MJ, Sitek EJ, Wąż P, Sławek JW. Prevalence and predictors of post-stroke spasticity and its impact on daily living and quality of life. Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2019;53(6):449-57.

3Milinis K, Tennant A, Young CA; TONiC study group. Spasticity in multiple sclerosis: Associations with impairments and overall quality of life. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2016 Jan;5:34-9.

4Trompetto C, Marinelli L, Mori L, Pelosin E, Currà A, Molfetta L, Abbruzzese G. Pathophysiology of spasticity: implications for neurorehabilitation. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:354906. doi: 10.1155/2014/354906. Epub 2014 Oct 30. PMID: 25530960; PMCID: PMC4229996.

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