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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for spastic
  1. Neuromuscular Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Neuromuscular disorders affect your neuromuscular system. They can cause problems with: The nerves that control your muscles Your muscles Communication between your ...
  2. Paralysis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. ...
  3. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are peripheral nerves? Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off ...
  4. Cerebral Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... palsy (CP)? There are different types of CP: Spastic cerebral palsy, which is the most common type. ...
  5. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. ...
  6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people ...
  7. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, ...
  8. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle ...
  9. Neurologic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system. Together they control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a part ...
  10. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are viruses? Viruses are very tiny germs. They are made of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) inside of a protein coating. There are a huge number ...