The effects of botulinum toxin in the treatment of spasticity: a review of the literature

Authors

  • Lilian Velloso Portella
  • Fernanda Lídia Dornelas Santiago
  • Patrícia Andrade Maia
  • Marisa Cotta Mancini Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/fpusp.v11i1.76883

Keywords:

cerebral palsy/therapy, cerebrovascular accident, physical therapy, muscle spasticity, botulism toseins/therapeutic use, occupational therapy, literature review.

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on the active mechanism and effects of botulinum toxin in decreasing the spasticity in upper and lower limbs, in children with cerebral palsy and adults who suffered stroke. The studies showed the positive effect of the botulinum toxin type A in reducing spasticity
and, when associated with physical and occupational therapy interventions, it is possible to observe improvements in functional performance. The effect of
botulinum toxin type A has limited duration and it is necessary for repeated injections for the effect to be maintained.

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Author Biographies

  • Lilian Velloso Portella
    Fisioterapeuta, especialista em Fisioterapia Neurológica pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
  • Fernanda Lídia Dornelas Santiago
    Fisioterapeuta, especialista em Fisioterapia Neurológica pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais..
  • Patrícia Andrade Maia
    Fisioterapeuta, especialista em Fisioterapia Neurológica pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
  • Marisa Cotta Mancini, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Terapeuta Ocupacional, Doutora em Ciência, Professora Adjunto do Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional da Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.

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Published

2004-06-30

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The effects of botulinum toxin in the treatment of spasticity: a review of the literature. (2004). Fisioterapia E Pesquisa, 11(1), 47-55. https://doi.org/10.1590/fpusp.v11i1.76883