An OTA is working with a client who has spasticity on the left side of her body. Following the Rood approach, which treatment intervention is the OTA going to utilize to lower/normalize the tone with this client?

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According to the Rood approach, slow and sustained stretch is the most appropriate treatment intervention to lower/normalize the tone in a client with spasticity on the left side of the body. This technique involves holding the muscle in a lengthened position for an extended period to facilitate relaxation and reduce spasticity. Vibration, icing, and joint compression are not part of the Rood approach for lowering tone.

An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Has Spasticity