Tag: flaccid paralysis

March 2, 2026 / Mohammed looti

FLACCID PARALYSIS

Defining Flaccid Paralysis and Its Etymological Origins Flaccid paralysis is a clinical classification of paralysis where the affected muscles lose their structural integrity, resulting in a profound lack of muscle tone and strength. Unlike spastic paralysis, which involves muscle stiffness and involuntary contractions, flaccid paralysis is characterized by hypotonia, a state where the muscles become […]

November 12, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SPASTIC PARALYSIS

Introduction and Definition of Spastic Paralysis Spastic paralysis is a complex neurological syndrome characterized primarily by an abnormal and persistent increase in muscle tone, a state clinically referred to as hypertonia. This condition results in marked stiffness, rigidity, and significant difficulties in initiating and controlling voluntary movement. The fundamental etiology of spastic paralysis lies in […]