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Spastic-- A condition in which the muscles are rigid, posture may be abnormal, and fine motor control is impaired.
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Is Baclofen a narcotic?
No. Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an anti-spastic agent.
How is bracing used in spasticity?
Bracing may be used to support a weak muscle, or to prevent excess contraction of a spastic muscle.
What are the characteristics of spastic cerebral palsy?
muscle weakness / paralysishypertonia (increased muscle tone = spasticity)hyper-reflexia of deep tendon reflexesloss of cutaneous superficial reflexespositive babinski's designclonus (series of alternating involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations of flexor and extensor muscles)
Increased production of acetylcholine by neurons in cerebral nuclei would result in what?
Spastic, uncontrollable muscle contractions
What are some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy?
Some symptoms of spastic cerebral palsy are muscle stiffness, uncontrolled movements, and problems with posture. It can, also impair other functions such as coordination, balance, speech, and swallowing.
How is hereditary spastic paraplegia treated?
There is no curable or preventive treatment for HSP, except for antispasmodic drugs to reduce muscle spasms.
What is the difference between spastic and flaccid paralysis?
Flaccid paralysis an abnormal condition characterized by the weakening or the loss of muscle tone. It may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles Spastic Paralysis characterized by spasms and ↑ tendon reflexes of the muscle(s) in the paralyzed region, due to upper motor neuron disease
When was Spastic Ink created?
Spastic Ink was created in 1993.
When did Spastic Ink end?
Spastic Ink ended in 2004.
What does spaz really mean?
Short for spastic. Spastic means to be jumpy, or maybe jittery. The opposite of spastic would be easy going.
What has the author Marguerite K Fischel written?
Marguerite K. Fischel has written: 'The spastic child; a record of successfully achieved muscle control in Little's disease' -- subject(s): Children, Diseases, Muscles, People with disabilities, Physical education and training, Rehabilitation, Spastic Paralysis
How do you spell spazz?
The slang term is spaz, an inappropriate reference to those with muscle control problems (spastic), often used to describe someone who is being clumsy.
