Optimizing BoNT-A Treatment for Post-Stroke Spasticity: From Clinical Assessment to Real-World Injection Strategies

Patricia Ferreira

This comprehensive webinar bridges the gap between clinical theory and hands-on practice in Botulinum Toxin A (BoNT-A) therapy for post-stroke spasticity. Participants will journey from the foundational steps of standardized clinical assessment and patient-centered goal setting to the precise execution of injection strategies. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying upper limb spasticity patterns, utilizing advanced localization techniques (such as …

Beyond Tone: An Integrated Collaborative Framework for Spasticity-Related Pain

Patricia Ferreira

The ISPRM Spasticity Special Interest Group and the ISPRM Pain Special Interest Group hosted a joint webinar bringing together expertise from both groups to explore the critical role of pain in neurological conditions, with a particular focus on spasticity. This webinar showcased the clinical significance of pain in spasticity, covering key aspects from underlying pathophysiology to current management strategies.

Deconstructing Ashworth’s Paper with Professor Anand Pandyan

Luca Stefani

As part of the activities of the ISPRM Spasticity SIG, we are pleased to invite you to a special Journal Club of Historical Papers session featuring Professor Anand Pandyan. This one-hour session will focus on the original 1964 paper by Ashworth describing the now-famous scale—an article widely cited but rarely read in depth. The discussion will critically analyze the paper and place it …