Ever wonder why your body seems to do these crazy movements (without your consent)? Spasticity is a movement disorder that is characterized by velocity dependent increase in muscle tone due hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex. In this video I will explain what that really means (without all the super fancy and confusing words). If you have spasticity you MUST watch this.

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Time Stamps:
1:24 What is spasticity
5:24 What triggers a spasm?
5:52 Factors that worsen spasticity over time.
7:03 What are the most common spastic patterns after a stroke or brain injury?
8:03 Should you treat your spasticity?
9:17 Conservative treatment options for spasticity