Hypertonia & Spasticity- Movement

Question 1

Motion

Answer 1

Decreased: Resistance or rigidity

Question 2

Orientation

Answer 2

Reduced: poor stability and orientation

Question 3

Variety

Answer 3

Reduced: poor repertoire and movements may not be possible

Question 4

Ease

Answer 4

Reduced: decreasing ease with increasing speed due to spasticity

Question 5

Modulation

Answer 5

Reduced: Poor initiation, poor control of amplitude

Question 6

Effective

Answer 6

Reduced: some movements may not be possible

Question 7

Normal

Answer 7

Different: Lack of control and quality of movement

Question 8

Timing

Answer 8

Reduced: poor muscle recruitment

Question 9

Safe

Answer 9

Reduced: poor equilibrium and protection

Question 10

Associated conditions

Answer 10

Spastic Diplegia

Cerebal Palsy