5 days ago | By Cleveland Clinic
Spasticity is a common side effect of certain neurological conditions. And while the word might make you think of muscle spasms, it's much different from what you might think. “Oftentimes, you may hear the word ‘muscle spasm,' ‘stiffness' or even ‘rigidity,'” says physical therapist and clinical rehab specialist Randy Karim, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS. “However, spasticity has special nuances that make it different than those terms.”
What is spasticity?
To understand spasticity, it helps first to understand muscle tone. “Muscle tone gives our body structure,” says Dr. Karim. “In everyday terms, if...
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