Spasticity is abnormal muscle tightness which results from an injury or disease of the brain or spinal cord.
Spasticity is commonly encountered with conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.
Spasticity can cause a number of different symptoms including a feeling of muscle tightness, muscle spasms, pain, and trouble moving. The best way to determine if you have spasticity is to have an evaluation with doctor who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of spasticity.
Stretching
Exercises
Bracing
Oral medications such as baclofen, dantrolene, and tizanidine
Botox injections into the muscle
During your visit with the physician, they will do a detailed assessment of your symptoms and goals and determine which treatments are right for you.
Many private insurance plans cover some or all of the cost of Botox injections.
You may be eligible for coverage of your Botox injections through OHIP if:
You are over the ager of 65 and have had a stroke or spinal cord injury
You have cerebral palsy
If you are enrolled in any of the following programs you may be eligible for funding through the Exceptional Access Program:
ODSP
Ontario Works
WSIB
Ontario Drub Benefit
Trillium Drug Program
As part of your comprehensive spasticity assessment, your doctor will discuss the potential funding options and help you navigate any applications if applicable.
