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Spasticity and Movement Disorder Clinic
Dr. Joseph A. Hanak is the Director of the Spasticity and Movement Disorder Clinic in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. We provide a multi-specialty spasticity assessment and treatment program. Our team works closely with the patient, family and community services to optimally manage spasticity-related issues that impede function and lessen quality of life. Patients seen in our clinic have a wide range of neurological conditions leading to increased muscle tone and spasticity.
Treatment options include:
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Exercise programs
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Pharmacological management
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Phenol and Botulinum Toxin (Type A and Type B) use
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Baclofen Pump placements
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Rhizotomies
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Tenotomies
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Tendon lengthening procedures
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Tendon transfers
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Bracing
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Splinting
The surgical treatments are performed in conjunction with the Orthopedic and/or Neurosurgical services. Traditional physical modalities such as therapeutic heat, cold and electrical stimulation are utilized, often in conjunction with state-of-the-art physiatric tone reduction techniques to enhance patient performance, comfort and productivity.
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