Clonus can be seen in a number of different diseases affecting the nervous system. Clonic movements can also be observed in the context of seizures, side effects of certain medications ...

These involuntary movements caused by spasticity have different names. Spasms are quick or sustained. Clonus is when contractions occur in quick groups, and contracture is when these reflexes ...

Spasticity is characterized by increased stretch reflexes, resistance to passive movement with a clasp-knife phenomena, ankle clonus, and increased deep tendon reflexes. [9] The major movement ...