Methods of relieving hypertonia generally include removing causative factors, joint training, weight-bearing training, hydrotherapy, cold therapy and heat therapy.
1. Removal of triggers: Factors that worsen spasms, such as cold, pain, constipation, joint contractures, urinary tract infections, and over exertion during passive activities, need to be removed, and appropriate positions need to be adopted to avoid the emergence of muscle tension.
2. Joint training: joint range of motion training is the most basic way to deal with spasticity, which can effectively prevent joint spasms and limited movement.
3. Weight-bearing training: standing can produce a good static pull on the hip flexors, ankle plantarflexors and knee flexors, which can help to promote the early reversal of spasticity, and at the same time reduce the excitability of the pulling reflexes, which can help to alleviate spasticity.
4. Hydrotherapy: such as walking baths, electric bathtubs, water walking training and water exercise pool training.
5. Cold therapy: Cold water and ice packs are used depending on the area to be treated, and the duration of action is 10 to 30 minutes.
6. Heat therapy: Commonly used methods include wax therapy, moist heat therapy and hot steam therapy.
It is recommended that patients choose the appropriate treatment method according to their own physical conditions under the guidance of a specialist.