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Serial Casting and Other Equinus Deformity Management Strategies for Children and Adults with Central Nervous System Dysfunction

This groundbreaking text "sets the record straight" on modalities and assumptions used in patient care every day. For example:

MYTH : Spasticity causes equinus deformity.

MYTH : Botulinum Toxin-A (BTX-A) and similar chemicals
are safe and effective in managing equinus deformity.

MYTH : Treatment of spasticity with neurolytic
injections minimizes or resolves equinus deformity.

MYTH : The Modified Ashworth Scale is a valid
assessment of spasticity and spasticity intervention effects.

This comprehensive text:

Challenges the scientific and clinical rationale for 24 common elements in approaching equinus deformity management.
Examines the issues and problems associated with ankle equinus deformity development and management.
Brings the somatosensory system and postural control mechanisms to the discussion.
Offers practical orthotic strategies that focus on sensory input and postural control.

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