Spasticity causes your muscles to contract so much that they become rigid or stiff and interfere with your quality of life. It’s a chronic and common symptom in people with neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis and stroke, as well as among people who have experienced spinal cord ...
Some cases of vertigo may require anMRIorCT scanof the brain and inner ears to exclude a structural problem like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or acoustic neuroma, a non-malignant tumor. In rare cases, a small opening or fistula is identified between the perilymphatic space of the inner ear an...
Reperfusion injury has also been associated with brain injury after stroke. Explain why. What are the three progressive phases of Alzheimer's disease? Provide at least two symptoms that are present during each of the phases. What causes clinical manifestations of co...
Rosales RL, Kanovsky P, Fernandez HH (2011) What's the "catch" in upper- limb post-stroke spasticity: Expanding the role of botulinum toxin applications. Parkinsonism Relat Disord17: S3-S10.What’s the “catch” in upper-limb post-stroke spasticity: Expanding the role of botulinum toxin ...
researchers are only beginning to understand what causes migraine. One common explanation was recently thrown out. This is the so-called vascular theory, which was proposed in 1938. It claims that pressure changes in the vascular system near the brain cause migraine. But after testing, this theor...
Cerebral palsy is most often characterized by an excess or absence of muscle tone or spasticity, along with a distinct lack of muscle coordination. This is why air horns are my worst enemy and were banned at my high school graduation. If I’m walking and a loud noise goes off, I’m ab...
Baclofen, the prototypical GABA-B agonist, has been in clin- ical use for the treatment of spasticity for over 30 years. However, its muscle relaxing properties limits a potential widespread use in other indications. Nonetheless, as a pharmacological tool, baclofen has been invaluable in ...
Gait disturbance due to weak anterior tibialis and toe extensors causes foot drop. Gait is a terminology that relates to the movement pattern of...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer ...
Acquired brain injury is a brain injury that occurs due to injuries to the brain. Injuries are caused by either an external force or as a result ofstrokeor other illnesses that affect the brain. The causes of acquired brain injury may include external forces that cause trauma, stroke,br...
Epilepsy has no identifiable cause in about half of cases. For the other half, potential causes include genetic influences, head trauma, brain conditions like tumors or stroke, infections, prenatal injuries, and developmental conditions such as autism or ADHD. ...