Russell Brain 4 endorses the theory that extensor hypertonia depends upon the integrity of the vestibulospinal tracts and that destruction of the latter results in a dominant flexor reflex ...

Differences between mobility and flexibility, why both matter for overall movement health, and strategies for developing functional range of motion ...

A sensitive test for spasticity is the Trömner reflex test for increased finger flexor stretch reflexes (does not require a hammer). Check plantar responses (leg straight to pick up triple response).

Exaggerated tendon tap reflexes and an increased resistance of a muscle to stretching indicate the presence of spasticity caused by a central motor lesion. Exaggerated stretch or flexor reflexes ...

F1 drivers train for physical fitness with targeted workouts to build neck strength to withstand 6G cornering forces, core ...

J. MARTINEZ 6,5. Shivers for a missed exit on Raspadori but what a reflex on McTominay. He rejects the first shot ...

knee flexors, knee extensors, hip adductors) was assessed weekly during the treatment period using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) with a 5-point rating, the Tardieu Scale (TS), and the Spinal Cord ...

it leads to the activation of spinal cord reflexes due to the loss of inhibition by these higher centres. This results in static muscle tension with the appearance of hypertonicity of the antigravity ...

Left-hander Thomas Pannone suffered a torn flexor tendon during the Brewers’ Cactus League game against the Guardians last Sunday. MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy writes that Pannone won’t throw ...