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Flashcards in Upper Motor Neuron Disease Deck (6)
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1
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Examples

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Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury

Multiple Sclerosis

Cerebral Palsy

Spinal Cord Injury

Myelomeningocele

2
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Positive symptoms

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Hyperactive reflexes

Abnormal primitive and cutaneous reflexes

Spasticity

Loss of precise autonomic control

3
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Negative symptoms

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Decreased dexterity

Paresis/weakness, late atrophy

Fatigability

4
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Spasticity

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Motor disorder characterized by velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle tone)

Exaggerated tendon jerks

Resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex as one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome

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Spasticity Detrimental effects

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Pain

Decreased sleep

Contractures

Limits Function or mobility

Increased risk of pressure sores

Interferes with hygiene

6
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Spasticity Beneficial effects

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Maintains muscle bulk

Decreased osteopenia

Assist with gait or transfers