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...al mouth spray developed by the UK company GW Pharmaceuticals. It is known in the trade as '''Sativex'''. ...ontribute to the efficacy of Nabiximols in treating symptoms of [[multiple sclerosis]] and [[cancer pain]].

...roe-KLOR-ide) is a medication primarily used for the treatment of [[muscle spasticity]]. It is a centrally acting α2 adrenergic agonist. ...], [[ALS]], [[cerebral palsy]], and [[stroke]]. It works by slowing action in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax.

...erebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. It is also used in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, an ...ty. It is usually taken orally, but can also be administered intravenously in emergency situations such as malignant hyperthermia.

...refer to an alteration in muscle tone affected by the medical condition, [[Spasticity]]. ...9th century as a clinical descriptor for the changes in muscular tone seen in certain neurological conditions.

The '''Intrathecal Pump''' (pronounced in-tra-thee-kal pump) is a medical device used to deliver medications directly ...the catheter carries the medication from the pump to the intrathecal space in the spinal cord.

...condition is often associated with [[spastic cerebral palsy]], [[multiple sclerosis]], and other neurological disorders. The term "scissor gait" is derived from the way the legs move in a crisscross pattern, similar to the action of a pair of scissors.

...ps to reduce the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, thereby reducing spasticity and improving motor function. ...]], and [[cerebral palsy]]. It has also been studied for its potential use in treating [[alcoholism]] and [[fragile X syndrome]].

...ol''' (pronunciation: pri-din-ol) is a [[muscle relaxant]] used to treat [[spasticity]] and other conditions related to muscle tension or spasms. ...referring to the pyridine ring in its structure, and "ol", a common suffix in drug nomenclature indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group.

...a [[medical term]] used to describe a specific type of [[muscle]] reaction in certain [[neurological]] conditions. ...closing, similar to the sudden resistance followed by relaxation observed in this type of muscle response.

...pronunciation: /ˌserəˈbelər əˈtaksēə/) is a form of [[ataxia]] originating in the [[cerebellum]]. The term is derived from the Greek words "a-" (without) ...towards the side of the lesion, difficulty with fine motor tasks, changes in speech, involuntary back-and-forth eye movements ([[nystagmus]]), and diffi

...' ('''UMNL''') is a pathological condition involving the [[motor neuron]]s in the [[central nervous system]] (CNS). ...type of neurons affected, and "lesion" refers to the damage or abnormality in these neurons.

...tol-pe-ris-one) is a [[centrally acting muscle relaxant]] used to treat [[spasticity]] and muscle spasms. ...y in patients suffering from [[neurological disorders]] such as [[multiple sclerosis]], [[stroke]], and [[cerebral palsy]]. It works by blocking [[sodium channe

...akness to complete paralysis. Other symptoms may include muscle stiffness (spasticity), muscle wasting, and uncontrolled movements. ...[cerebral palsy]], [[multiple sclerosis]], and [[traumatic brain injury]]. In some cases, the cause of triparetic symptoms may be unknown.

...rly associated with upper motor neuron lesions such as in stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord damage. * [[Multiple sclerosis]]

...'''UMNS''', is a condition that can occur when the [[upper motor neurons]] in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The term is derived from the Latin w ...ending on the location and extent of the damage. Common symptoms include [[spasticity]], [[hyperreflexia]], and [[muscle weakness]]. Other symptoms may include [

...unction is characterized by the inability to control movements of the body in a normal manner. This can be due to a variety of conditions affecting the [ * [[Spasticity]]

'''Corticospinal''' (pronunciation: kor-ti-ko-SPY-nal) is a term used in [[neuroscience]] to describe one of the main pathways by which the [[brain] ...tween the [[cerebral cortex]] and the [[spinal cord]]. It plays a key role in carrying motor commands from the brain to the [[skeletal muscles]], and is

* [[ALS]] - see Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis * [[Abscess]] - an accumulation of pus in a body tissue, usually caused by a bacterial infection