Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity

Michael P. Barnes is a Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Newcastle upon Tyne and Consultant Neurologist and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Walkergate Park International Centre for Neurorehabilitation, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Garth R. Johnson is a Professor of Rehabilitation Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

• Preface; 1. An overview of the clinical management of spasticity Michael P. Barnes; 2. Neurophysiology of spasticity Geoff Sheean; 3. The measurement of spasticity Garth R. Johnson and Anand D. Pandyan; 4. Physiotherapy management of spasticity Roslyn N. Boyd and Louise Ada 5. Seating and positioning Craig A. Kirkwood and Geoff I. Bardsley; 6. Orthoses, splints and casts Paul T. Charlton and Duncan W. N. Ferguson; 7. Pharmacological management of spasticity Anthony B. Ward and Sajida Javaid; 8. Chemical neurolysis in the management of muscle spasticity A. Magid and O. Bakheit; 9. Spasticity and botulinum toxin Michael P. Barnes and Elizabeth C. Davis; 10. Intrathecal baclofen for the control of spinal and supraspinal spasticity David N. Rushton; 11. Surgical management of spasticity Patrick Mertens and Marc Sindou; 12. Management of spasticity in children Rachael Hutchinson and H. Kerr Graham; Index.

'In the second edition of this key and reference text, all chapters have been updated thoroughly, with new references and descriptions of new techniques and drugs, whilst continuing the format and practical conception that has made the first edition a core text in this field. All chapters are well written and understandable, with many informative subheadings, illustrations and tables, with introduction and summary or conclusion and extensive reference lists. An index allows rapid orientation within this complicated field of neurological rehabilitation. This guide is relevant to physicians, neurologists, surgeons, physiotherapists, orthotists and other health professionals.' European Journal of Neurology