![]() ![]() Your physiotherapist will gently place your affected limb into as many different positions as possible using techniques called positioning, passive movement and active movement. This will help to stretch your muscles, keeping them flexible and reducing the possibility of contractures. ![]() If you have spasticity you should have physiotherapy every day to move your joints. Treatments may include a combination of physiotherapy, injections of botulinum toxin type A, and other medications. If you have muscle weakness after your stroke you should be assessed for spasticity, and receive therapy to reduce the risk of contractures.
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