RT Book, Section A1 Ciccone, Charles D. A1 Bednarek, Melissa L. A1 Miller, Kenneth L. SR Print(0) ID 1188528699 T1 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants T2 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 5e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9781719645348 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1188528699 RD 2024/10/04 AB Skeletal muscle relaxants are used to treat conditions associated with hyperexcitable skeletal muscle— specifically, spasticity and muscle spasms. Although these two terms are often used interchangeably, spasticity and muscle spasms represent two distinct abnormalities. However, the use of relaxant drugs is similar in each condition because the ultimate goal is to normalize muscle excitability without a profound decrease in muscle function.