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Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers presents a special
Web-based Video Presentation
Evaluation and Management of Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
With the spasticity management team from the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio  Francois Bethoux, MD
Director, Rehabilitation Services
Danuta Gogol, RN, APN/CNS, LPC, CLNC
Clinical Nurse Specialist Matthew Sutliff, PT
Rehabilitation Manager Educational Objectives After completing the program, participants will be able to: - Define spasticity and evaluate the consequences of spasticity related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Utilize evaluation strategies and recommend treatment modalities for spasticity in the context of MS
- Discuss the prevalence of spasticity and the complicating factors that impact spasticity management in MS
- Enhance their use of various treatment options for spasticity in MS including rehabilitation, oral medications, local treatments and surgical interventions.
 Spasticity in multiple sclerosis is a common but complex problem requiring careful evaluation and a combination of interventions. This program presents a team approach to managing spasticity in patients with MS. Due to the variability of disease, poor tolerance of first line interventions, and possible interaction of treatments, spasticity may not always be optimally managed in MS patients. This presentation provides detailed information from the Mellen Center’s clinical experience as well as evidence-based strategies for spasticity management in MS. The topics covered in this presentation include the evaluation and classification of the consequences of spasticity in patients with MS, and the integration of various therapeutic modalities into a multidisciplinary treatment plan. We hope that the information presented will help improve the management of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is the largest organization of MS health professionals in the world. The goal of the CMSC is to provide education and to conduct research to ensure that all those affected by MS receive state-of-the-art healthcare and related services. Click here to view the presentation The CMSC is pleased to provide this educational activity to you to enhance your MS practice and to support patient and family education. Funding for this project was provided by the CMSC and by an unrestricted grant from Medtronic, Inc. 
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