Lower limb spasticity

Lower limb spasticity is a neuromuscular condition characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes and muscle tone affecting the hip, thigh, leg, ankle, or foot Clinically, affected individuals present with exaggerated tendon jerks, clonus, painful spasms, and abnormal lower-extremity posture, commonly involving excessive knee extension, hip adduction, or ankle plantarflexion (equinovarus deformity)

Lower limb spasticity is a neuromuscular condition characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes and muscle tone affecting the hip, thigh, leg, ankle, or foot

It develops as a component of upper motor neuron syndrome following central nervous system injury—such as from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy—which disrupts descending inhibitory supraspinal control and produces hyperexcitable spinal stretch reflex arcs Clinically, affected individuals present with exaggerated tendon jerks, clonus, painful spasms, and abnormal lower-extremity posture, commonly involving excessive knee extension, hip addu...

Clinically, affected individuals present with exaggerated tendon jerks, clonus, painful spasms, and abnormal lower-extremity posture, commonly involving excessive knee extension, hip adduction, or ankle plantarflexion (equinovarus deformity)

Without adequate intervention, this hypertonia can significantly impair mobility, gait, and transfers, often predisposing patients to secondary soft-tissue contractures and musculoskeletal deformities

Without adequate intervention, this hypertonia can significantly impair mobility, gait, and transfers, often predisposing patients to secondary soft-tissue contractures and musculoskeletal deformities