Observe gait as the patient enters the office ... test rapidity and range of foot tapping (slowed in Parkinson's disease and spasticity) and for clonus (brisk passive extensions of ankle).

90 In healthy people, group Ia afferent input to the spinal cord becomes suppressed during the stance phase of gait. 78,87 Because of reduced Ia suppression in spasticity, short-latency stretch ...

In addition, if you rely on a cane or walker, this can throw off your gait, which can cause painful joints. Spasticity refers to an increase in muscle tone or tightness. The effects of MS can make ...

Learn about hemiplegic gait a walking problem caused by a stroke or brain injury Our expert explains the symptoms causes and treatments available to help people improve their movement and quality of l ...