Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Muscle Spasticity, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Muscle Spasticity, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Muscle splasticity is a disorder in which muscles stiffen up or tighten due to an abnormal rise in muscle tone stopping normal fluid movement.

It forces certain muscles to contract all at the same time.

The muscles stay contracted and avoid being stretched.

This may disrupt movement, speech and gait or be linked with discomfort or pain.

Prolonged muscle spasticity can lead to:
Frozen joints
Muscle Contractures
An inability to function normally:
Walk
Move
Talk

This is why muscle spasticity is so important and should be treated early

Muscle Splasticity is normally produced by injury to nerve pathways within the brain or spinal cord that regulates muscle movement.

Symptoms may be:
Hyper-tonicity (increased muscle tone),
Clonus (fast involuntary muscle contractions),
Exaggerated deep tendon reflexes,
Muscle spasms, scissoring (involuntary crossing of the legs), and
Fixed joints (contractures).

The degree of muscle spasticity differs from mild muscle stiffness to severe, painful, and unmanageable muscle spasms.

Muscle Splasticity can disrupt rehabilitation in patients with certain disorders, and often disrupt daily activities.

It can be tight and painful at times.

Muscle Splasticity happens when the nerve impulses that manage muscle movement are disrupted or damaged.

Muscle Splasticity can have some benefit for people with very weak legs.

The rigidity from muscle spasticity can permit them to stand or walk.

For these people, the aim of treatment should be to alleviate pain while retaining the rigidity that is required to function.

Muscle spasticity is a disruption in muscle movement patterns that produces certain muscles to contract all at once when the patient try to move or even at rest.

The muscles maintain contraction and oppose being stretched.

It disrupts movement and can involve the speech and gait.

Muscle spasticity can differ greatly in how it involves someone.

It may be as mild as the sensation of tightness of the muscles or may be so severe that it produces painful, uncontrollable stiffness and spasms of the extremities.

Muscle spasticity can cause these signs:
Increased muscle tone (hyper-tonia).
Muscle spasms (quick sustained involuntary muscle contractions).
Clonus (fast involuntary muscle contractions most often in the ankles).
Involuntary crossing of the legs.
Pain or discomfort.
Abnormal posture.
Contracture (permanent contracted muscle due to lasting spasms).
Muscle, joint and/or bone deformities.
Difficulty performing daily activities and difficulty to help with dressing and bathing.
Sleep disruption due to painful spasms or muscle tightness.

While there is no cure for Muscle spasticity, the treatments can help relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life.

There are several treatments for muscle spasticity such as:

1.Medicines
Muscle relaxants: Baclofen, Dantrolene sodium
Benzodiazepine: Clonazepam, diazepam
Nerve blockers: Gabapentin, Tizanidine

2.Physical therapy
Stretching activities can help alleviate muscle spasticity.
Strengthening exercises

3.Occupational therapy

4.Casting or bracing

5.Botox or phenol injection

6.Surgery is used in some cases.
Intra-thecal Baclofen pump
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation

7.Orthopedic surgery
Contracture release
Tendon transfer
Osteotomy

8.Biofeedback
Electrical stimulation

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Muscle Spasticity
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Cha...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005880675
• Artikelnr.: 75904777

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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