spasticity

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What is spasticity?

Spasticity is stiff or rigid muscles with exaggerated, deep tendon reflexes (for example, a knee-jerk reflex). The condition can interfere with walking, movement, or speech.

See also: Muscle spasticity

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Muscle stiffness

Posts on spasticity (109)
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