What Works (and what does not): Movement, Spasticity, Contracture

Here is a great article on what works—and what doesn't—for movement, spasticity, and contracture. It's in CP, and tracks well with similar reviews in stroke recovery for all ages. 

Its a systematic review. Here's the good news: This'll be as simple as possible and no simpler. There is a great "State of the Evidence Traffic Lights" chart that makes the whole thing simple. At the very bottom is the full chart. Also note: What this review says does not work.

What works: Movement

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What works: 

Spasticity

What works: 

Contracture

Novak I, Morgan C, Fahey M, et al. State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2020;20(2):3. Published 2020 Feb 21. doi:10.1007/s11910-020-1022-z