Tone
UL spasticity strong in: Retractions, ad, depressors, IR, elbow F, forearm pronation, wrist & finger F
LL Spasticity strong in: Hip Ad, E, IR, knee E, PF & supinator's, toe flexors
Rx
- Splints
- Stretching
- Casting
- Orthoses
- Sensory stimulation
- Jt compression (low)
- Heat (high)
Dystonia: involuntary twisting & repetitive mvts, abnormal fixed postures & disordered tone