Rigidity (neurology)
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Rigidity is characterized by increased resistance throughout the movement involving flexor and extensor muscles, which is different from spasticity[1] involving single muscle compartment. Mainly 2 types of rigidity are described: Lead-pipe rigidity, which is uniform throughout the movement and Cogwheel rigidity, which is characterized by rhythmic interruption of the resistance, producing a wheel-like effect.
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References
- ↑ Fearon, Conor; Doherty, Laura; Lynch, Tim (2015-06-01). "How Do I Examine Rigidity and Spasticity?". Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. 2 (2): 204. doi:10.1002/mdc3.12147. ISSN 2330-1619. PMC 6183506. PMID 30363919.
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