When treating spasticity in a patient with cerebral palsy, which technique should be avoided?

In the context of treating spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy, it is important to understand how different techniques affect muscle tone and overall bodily response. Brisk shaking, as a technique, tends to provide a high level of stimulation that can provoke spasticity rather than alleviate it.

Spasticity is characterized by muscle tightness and increased tone, which can make movements difficult and uncomfortable. The goal of treatment is usually to reduce this tone and improve movement. Techniques that involve gentle approaches, such as gentle rocking or slow muscle approximation, are more appropriate as they promote relaxation and help in reducing muscle tension.

Cross-hand myofascial release is also a gentle technique aimed at releasing tightness in the fascia and promoting overall relaxation, which can be beneficial for patients with spasticity. Thus, opting for a technique that introduces rapid movement or excessive stimulation, like brisk shaking, would not be suitable and could worsen a patient's condition or increase discomfort.