Barkha Khurana

Depression is potentially life threatening disorders that affects hundreds of millions of people all over the world. It can occurs at any age from childhood to late life and is a tremendous cost of society as this disorders causes severe distress and disruption of life and, if left untreated, can be fatal. The etiology of depression in the elderly is poorly understood.depression may induce physical disability by reducing motivation for physical activity and subsequent de-conditioning in older people. Physical activity might be one of the most important behavioral interventions for preventing depression among older adults.

Cerebral palsy is a non progressive condition not a disease caused by damage to the brain usually occurring before, during or shortly following birth. Cerebral palsy refers to brain and refers to a disorder of movement or posture. Spastic diplegia refers to bilateral spasticity of the legs. The first indication of spastic diplegia is often noted when the infants begins to crawl. It is therapeutic technique designed to lengthen the shortened soft tissue structure and thus increased joint range of motion. Stretching is done to increase mobility and flexibility of muscle, ligaments that surrounds the joint and are necessary for normal joint range of motion. Spasticity is the major problem in cerebral palsy patients. Spasticity causes difficulty in movement, abnormal posture in sitting and standing, contractures leading to deformities, pressure sores and pain. Increase in tone is uncomfortable.

The book contains all the necessary data regarding the treatment in case of head injury induced spasticity. The work done is purely on the basis of cases of spasticity. The book promotes all the queries related to spasticity. The book includes the ashworth scale, exclusion - inclusion criteria in selection of the Patients for the research study. The book will be of great help for the students, undergoing masters and also for bachelor degree holders.