Article

Spasticity is one of the most commonly seen symptoms in patients with multiple
sclerosis. However, evaluation of the symptom often uses clinical scales that do
not incorporate its impact on activities of daily living and quality of life. The everyday life of patients is affected primarily in actions related to mobility
and walking capacity, such as the use of transport, gardening, household
activities and, ultimately, basic activities such as bathing and dressing. Yet,
so far, no study has described the impact of spasticity on the daily life of
patients with multiple sclerosis. Nevertheless, assessing the effects of
spasticity on such a young population would appear to be essential for meeting
the needs of these patients with appropriate therapeutic interventions.
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