Upper motor neuron syndrome
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upper-motor-neuron-syndrome-178-9301357
title:
Upper motor neuron syndrome
text:
Upper motor neuron syndrome (UMNS) is the motor control changes that can occur in skeletal muscle after an upper motor neuron lesion. Following upper motor neuron lesions, affected muscles potentially have many features of altered performance including:
- weakness
- decreased motor control including decreased speed, accuracy and dexterity
- altered muscle tone – a decrease or increase in the baseline level of muscle activity
- decreased endurance
- exaggerated deep tendon reflexes incl
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Motor-control abnormalities resulting from an upper motor neuron lesion
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_motor_neuron_syndrome
date created:
2011-05-22T05:49:22Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T16:52:43Z
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