Have your say about the use of Botulinum toxin A injections to treat lower limb spasticity

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Premaon Monday, February 9 2026
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The Australian Government's Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) is currently assessing the use of Botulinum toxin A injections to treat lower limb spasticity following an acute event such as stroke, to decide whether it should be publicly funded.

 

They are keen to hear from those with lived experience of stroke to help them understand:

 

  • - how the procedure may affect the lives of survivors of stroke, their carers, family and friends
  • - the benefits and disadvantages of the procedure
  • - the experiences of people who have received the procedure.

 

If you are interested in providing your input, please visit the consultation page for more information.

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garrylawson

It only is temporary , for 3 months then stops working , it is used with physio to strengthen you muscles so you have a better chance at walking , it depends if it can strengthen your muscles , but as I said it is temporary ,It depends on you muscle's . Some it works on and some it doesn't . It didn't work for me , but it might help you .

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