Expert Physiatrist to address Spasticity and Spinal Cord Injuries on Dec. 3

Spasticity affects 65% - 78% of those with a spinal cord injury where it is more common in cervical than thoracic and lumbar injuries. For many, it’s extremely disruptive to their well being and daily lives, often requiring significant pharmaceutical intervention. But there are many aspects of spasticity and how to control it that are misunderstood and we are happy to host a virtual presentation that would address this issue on Thurs., Dec. 3rd at 5 p.m. PST led by Dr. Kazuko Shem, the Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Clinic at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) in San Jose. She sees hundreds of individuals with SCI a year and is uniquely qualified to address this topic. You may register for this presentation HERE.

Just like with any other secondary conditions in those with SCI, the symptoms and severity of spasticity varies from one person to another. In her presentation, Dr. Shem will address the origin of spasticity and why it impacts those with SCI and what typically triggers it, the pros and cons of having spasticity and the various interventions used to control it, followed by a Q&A session to respond to your particular situation involving spasticity.

Dr. Shem joined the PM&R department in 1998 at SCVMC, one of the top spinal cord injury rehab hospitals in the country. Her interests are in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Electrodiagnostics, General Rehabilitation, and clinical research. She is predominantly involved clinically in seeing patients in the PM&R clinic and performing Electrodiagnostic studies. Her research focuses include community reintegration and quality of life after SCI and electrodiagnostic medicine as it applies to neurological conditions.

This free virtual event is part of “NorCal SCI Presents: Virtual is the New Reality Series”. Once you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from us which you should keep for access information to the virtual event.