《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2007, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (11): 1052-1053.

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Effect of Baclofen and Physical Therapy on Spasticity after Cerebral Traumatic Injury

YIN Qing, WANG Qin, LIUQing-shan, et al   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
  • Received:2007-03-31 Published:2007-11-01 Online:2007-11-01

Abstract: Objective To study the effect of baclofen and physical therapy on spasticity after cerebral traumatic injury.Methods20 Patients accepted Baclofen and physical therapy for 3~6 months.Blood and urine routine test,hepatic and renal function were monitored before and every 2 months after treatment.Modified Ashworth scale and Modified Barthel Index(MBI)were used for evaluation.ResultsTheir muscular tension was significantly improved(P<0.01)after treatment,as well as the MBI(P<0.01).1 case was very effective,9 cases were effective,8 cases were improved,2 cases were not effective.No side-effect was observed.ConclusionBaclofen and physical therapy is effective on spasticity after cerebral traumatic injury,especially intervening at the early stage.

Key words: cerebral traumatic injury, spasticity, Baclofen, physical therapy