In the course of examining spinal motor function in many hundreds of people with traumatic spinal cord injury, we encountered 6 individuals who developed involuntary and rhythmic contractions …

Jul 14, 2025 · Types of Post-Injury Leg Movement After a spinal cord injury, it is helpful to understand the difference between involuntary and voluntary movements. A common …

Immediately after a spinal cord injury, your body below the level of injury becomes flaccid or without muscle response. Involuntary muscle movement or spasticity (tone) does not develop …

May 24, 2021 · After a spinal cord injury, you may experience clonus, which refers to involuntary rhythmic shaking of the limbs. If not properly managed, it can progress and significantly affect …

Aug 17, 2024 · A spinal cord injury often causes permanent changes in strength, feeling and other body functions below the site of the injury. People who have had a spinal cord injury also may …

Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering events, leaving individuals grappling with the challenges of recovery. Many people wonder if they can regain movement after such an injury, and the …

Dec 4, 2020 · Spastic hypertonia, better known as spasticity, is one of the most common side effects of a spinal cord injury, with between 65% and 78% of spinal cord injury sufferers …

Spasticity is the name for involuntary muscle movement or tightening that is caused by central nervous system injuries like SCI or TBI. Although we don't know the exact mechanism, we do …

Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injuries involve damage to your spinal cord. This bundle of nerve fibers links your brain to nerves throughout your body. Damage to your cord can interrupt …

4 days ago · Spinal cord injury produces complex effects throughout the musculoskeletal system that extend far beyond the initial neurological event. These secondary changes influence …