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In this article. Spasticity is a muscle control disorder that is characterized by tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles. In addition, reflexes may persist for too long and may be too strong (hyperactive reflexes).
Introduction. Spasticity is a physiological consequence of an insult to the brain or spinal cord, that can lead to life-threatening, disabling and costly consequences (Ward 2008) It is characterised by muscle overactivity which, if left untreated, may lead to muscle and soft tissue contracture.000). The pathophysiology is complex and the actual problem of spasticity of increased resistance to passive movement is part of a bigger picture, which includes spastic dystonia, co-contraction and associated reactions in addition to spasticity itself.