Magazine048 Question 11

Distractors

Progressive involuntary weakening of voluntary muscles, especially the flexors

Progressive tightening of all muscles, including smooth muscle tissue in the GI tract

Progressive loosening of all muscles, including smooth muscle tissue in the GI tract

Key

Progressive involuntary tightening of voluntary muscles, especially the flexors

Question

As described in Ruth Werner’s article, “Massage Therapy and Spasticity: Can We Help? Too Much Tone,” what is a characteristic of spasticity?