Spasticity Clinic Toronto | OHIP Covered Rehab

What is Spasticity?

Normally, the brain sends smooth signals to muscles so they can relax and contract in a balanced way.

For Spasticity, muscle loses such balance. It is a condition where certain muscles become stiff, tight, or difficult to control. This happens due to damage to the nervous system.

The damage in the nervous system restricts fluid movement. It keeps the muscles contracted or suddenly tightened on their own.

Why Does Spasticity Happen?

It happens due to damage in the spinal cord and the nervous system results from:

Cerebral Palsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury

What Are Spasticity Treatment And Medication Management?

Spasticity treatment and medication management are processes.After a careful assessment and detailed consultation, the specialist in the spasticity management clinic in Toronto will recommend a tailored process that may involve

Prescribed medication management
Physical therapy
Ultrasound guided Botox injections
Rehabilitation program (shock wave, laser, massage therapy, etc.)
Assistive Devices Program

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About Our Spasticity Clinic in Toronto

We are a well-known spasticity clinic in Toronto. Our team consists of multi-disciplinary experts.This includes physiatrists, physiotherapists, neurologists, occupational therapists, lifestyle coaches, nurse practitioners, psychotherapists, etc. We also offer a range of spasticity healing services. At the F.R.O.M Toronto Pain Relief clinic, there is an outpatient rehabilitation facility.Our team aims to help people suffering from injury, post-operative complications, or stroke to overcome physical limitations. From the bottom of our hearts, we believe everyone deserves to live to the fullest!

Our Process for Spasticity Treatment

The process of assessment, consultations, and treatments for spasticity treatment in Toronto at our clinic involves:

Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections: Treating muscle stiffness/spasticity in stroke, brain injury, or cerebral palsy.

Medication Management: Doctors review and prescribe medications to reduce spasm caused by spasticity.

Clinical Counseling: Patients receive supportive guidance to better understand their condition.

Supplements: Recommend supplements as needed to support overall wellness.

Suggest Rehabilitation Program: Experts recommend spasticity rehabilitation as follows based on specific conditions

- Laser therapy and phototherapy

- Physiotherapy (strength)

- Chiropractic care (alignment)

- Occupational therapy (posture and positioning):

- Massage therapy

- Acupuncture

Our Other OHIP Covered Clinics

We may recommend complementary therapies tailored to your needs to support your healing journey. Discover our full range of rehabilitation and pain management services. You may either choose integrated services or a form of effective combining for lasting relief!

Headache Clinic

Our headache clinic is for people whose lives are affected by chronic or acute headaches caused by various health conditions. We identify the root cause, reduce symptoms like pain frequency and severity, and improve overall health.

Concussion Clinic

The Concussion Clinic provides assessment and recovery support for individuals who have experienced a head injury. Our guidance and rehabilitation strategies are especially for people who may be dealing with symptoms like headaches, dizziness, memory issues.

Group Back Pain Classes

Group back pain classes offer guided exercise sessions and practical education about spine health, posture, and movement. It suits the needs of people with different health goals like lower or upper back, or to prevent back pain due to poor lifestyle habits.

Group Psychotherapy Sessions

Group psychotherapy sessions bring people together, dealing with the same kind of emotional stress or psychiatric conditions, under the guidance of a therapist. We provide a supportive environment for individuals.

Assistive Devices Clinic

The Assistive Devices Clinic helps patients who have difficulty with movement or daily tasks due to various conditions. This can be conditions such as arthritis, injuries, or physical disability.

Injections & Pain Management

Our Pain management injection is for people experiencing persistent pain due to various conditions. This includes causing Sciatica or Osteoarthritis pain in the joints, muscles, or nerves. It also improved mobility, and the ability to return to daily activities with greater comfort.

Comprehensive Spasticity Rehabilitation Program

If you want to manage spasticity, you may often require a combination of treatments, rather than a single approach. Our spasticity treatment in Toronto brings all approaches together using different therapies as follows:

- Physiotherapy

- Occupational Therapy

- Chiropractic Care

- Massage Therapy

- Acupuncture

- Botox

Frequently Asked Questions

People who experience muscle stiffness or painful spasms due to conditions affecting the nervous system can benefit from our clinic. Spasticity is commonly seen after conditions such as Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, or Spinal Cord Injury.

Our clinic offers a variety of treatments to help manage muscle tightness and spasms. These may include medication management, ultrasound-guided Botox injections, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, and supportive supplements. The goal is to help reduce stiffness and improve movement.

Most spasticity treatments are designed to reduce discomfort rather than cause it. Procedures such as injections are performed carefully, and many patients tolerate them well.

You can contact our clinic directly or fill out the online form available on our website to schedule an appointment.

Spasticity management can sometimes require ongoing care. With regular treatment and therapy, many patients are able to better control muscle stiffness and improve their daily activities.