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… Conditions Basics What is spasticity? Spasticity is a condition in which muscles are … to move, speak, or walk. What causes it? Spasticity usually occurs because of damage to …
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… you try to use an arm or leg. This is called spasticity. It can be painful. It has been … the muscle can tighten or become shorter. Spasticity in an arm can cause a balled-up … a bent elbow, or an arm pressed to the chest. Spasticity in a leg can cause a pointed foot, …
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… the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle … called myelin. Without myelin, the brain and spinal cord can't communicate with the nerves … myelin in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other …
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… Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . … right away. Ask about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, pneumonia, and influenza (flu). …
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… may be done to relieve muscle tightness and spasticity when CP severely affects the legs. … Some children have less muscle tightness (spasticity) and are able to move their legs … may feel weaker and somewhat numb. Sometimes spasticity completely goes away. This surgery …
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… to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or … directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Learn more Orthopedic Surgery for … to increase range of motion. Surgery to treat spinal curves ( scoliosis ) or to prevent or …
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… with the changes to your brain and body caused by the stroke. Adjust to living within … you leave the hospital, you may continue treatment at a rehab centre or at home. You … Pressure High Cholesterol Neuropsychological Tests Preventing Falls in Older Adults Stroke …
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… of Pain Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Emergency … (CT) Scan of the Spine Creatine Kinase Test Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Extremity …
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… sent. For example, with Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain break down and can't … Kinase Test Electroencephalogram (EEG) Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies …
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… Surgery Overview Orthopedic surgery is used to … to sit and walk with a more normal posture. Tendon at the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon lengthening or heel cord …
