Spasticity often occurs with clonus. It involves long-term muscular tightness.
Spasticity, as seen in clonus, is produced by damaged nerves among the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. This abnormal activity is disrupt muscle movement by causing involuntary contractions, stiffness, and pain.
Neurological and muscular issues that can occur alongside clonus can include:
Spasticity, as seen in clonus, is produced by damaged nerves among the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. This abnormal activity is disrupt muscle movement by causing involuntary contractions, stiffness, and pain.
Neurological and muscular issues that can occur alongside clonus can include:
- Overactive deep tendon reflexes
- Fixed joints, known as contractures
- Hypertonicity
- Scissoring-Involuntary leg-crossing, sometimes called scissoring
