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Spasticity: Introduction

Spasticity: Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere ... more about Spasticity.

Spasticity: Continuous contraction or stiffness of muscles. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Spasticity is available below.

Symptoms of Spasticity

• Stiff muscles
• Gait problems
• Movement problems
• Speech problems
• Hypertonicity (increased muscle tone)
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 11 symptoms of Spasticity

Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Spasticity?

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Causes of Spasticity

• Brain injury
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See full list of 257 causes of Spasticity

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Spasticity: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Spasticity

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Spasticity: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Spasticity: Animations

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Prognosis for Spasticity

Prognosis for Spasticity: Variable. Depends on degree and cause of spasticity.

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Spasticity: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Spasticity

Spasticity Message Boards

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Article Excerpts about Spasticity

Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with gait, movement, and speech. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Spasticity Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Spasticity:

Abnormal increase in skeletal or smooth muscle tone. Skeletal muscle hypertonicity may be associated with PYRAMIDAL TRACT lesions or BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES. - (Source - Diseases Database)

The quality of moving or acting in spasms - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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