Medical Management Flashcards
1
Q
Tone
A
Tension in a muscle determined by the degree of motor unit activity and mechanical factors
2
Q
Hypertonicity
A
sensation of increases resistance as a joint moves through ROM while subject is relaxed
3
Q
Spasticity
A
velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflex with exaggerated tendon jerks resulting from hyper-excitability of the stretch reflex as a component of UMN syndrome
4
Q
Spasm
A
Persistent increased tension and shortness of muscle that cannot be relaxed
5
Q
Contracture
A
an abnormal, often permanent shortening, resulting in distortion or deformity
