Spastic Quadriplegia Support

Are you looking for support for spastic quadriplegia or spastic tetraplegia? If you have this form of spastic cerebral palsy, you may be facing specific challenges related to your condition, and have complex care needs now or in the near future.

What Is Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy?

Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy where the main issue is muscle stiffness and jerky movements. This happens because of increased muscle tone, which means the muscles are always somewhat contracted.

In spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, this stiffness and awkwardness in movement affect all four limbs — both arms and both legs — as well as the trunk and sometimes the face. This makes it hard for those affected to control their movements smoothly, often requiring cerebral palsy in-home care. This subtype of spastic cerebral palsy is the most severe form because it involves the entire body.

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What Are The Symptoms of Spastic Quadriplegia?

Symptoms of spastic quadriplegia include:

Muscles that quickly tighten and then relax
Joints that are stiff and can't move freely
Muscle stiffness and spasms
Shaking muscles
Trouble walking, with legs crossing over each other
Problems with speaking or understanding language
Seizures
Learning and thinking difficulties

Through our many years of experience, we understand first-hand how difficult living with this condition can be, which is why we’re on hand to help you through it.

Our professional and expert carers are here to support you when your care needs and everyday activities are too difficult to manage alone.

At Beacon Support, we are highly experienced caring for clients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including spastic quadriplegia and spastic tetraplegia. Beacon Support offers you an extensive range of care options for living with spastic quadriplegia, including:

Help with mobility
Nutrition support and feeding assistance
Administering of medication
Bowel and bladder function support
Emotional support to you and your loved ones
Coordination with other services such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy
Personal care support as required
24 hour support if needed.

Managing Spastic Quadriplegia (Spastic Tetraplegia)

At Beacon Support we will work with you to design a spastic quadriplegia support program customised for your individual needs and the symptoms of your condition.

We understand that spastic quadriplegia affects each individual differently and our breadth of experience and knowledge means we are well-equipped to support you.

Some of the more common symptoms of spastic quadriplegia that we can assist you with include:

Muscle tremors
Muscle stiffness or tightness
Pain management
Trouble communicating and speaking
Tight, locked joints
Mobility issues.

It doesn’t matter if you are experiencing the above, or other spastic quadriplegia symptoms, we can help you, as well as coordinate with other services where required.