1. What is spasticity? / Valerie L. Stevenson and Jonathan F. Marsden -- 2. Assessment of the individual with spasticity / Valerie L. Stevenson, Louise J. Lockley and Louise Jarrett -- 3. Provision of education and promoting self-management / Louise Jarrett -- 4. Physical management of spasticity / Louise J. Lockley and Katrina Buchanan -- 5. Oral medication / Valerie L. Stevenson -- 6. Focal treatments, including botulinum toxin / Valerie L. Stevenson -- 7. Intrathecal therapies, including baclofen and phenol / Louise Jarrett -- 8. Setting up a service / Valerie L. Stevenson, Louise Jarrett and Louise J. Lockley.