What Are Botulinum Toxin Injections

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Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a laboratory produced toxin which is injected into specific muscle groups by a trained specialist in order to paralyse them. By paralysing the muscles, they are unable to contract and move. This is useful for a wide range of cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Botox injections are becoming increasingly popular in the cosmetic treatment of frown lines and excessive sweating. Medically, Botox injections are used to treat muscle tightness in the upper and lower limb.

Muscle tightness or spasticity that is caused by a neurological condition can cause great pain and significantly reduce an individual’s ability to carry out functional activities. Over time, a tight muscle reduces the range of movement available at the joint so that it is no longer able to straighten fully. Physiotherapy and Botox injections can help to reduce muscle tightness and increase range of movement. At Physio.co.uk our specialist neurological physiotherapists have valuable experience in both delivering the Botox injections and providing an intensive rehabilitation program after the injections to ensure optimal improvement.

Above: Passive mobilisations and stretches of the hip and knee by a specilaist physiotherapist

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