The role of shortening reaction in mediating rigidity in Parkinson's disease
The role of shortening reaction in mediating rigidity in Parkinson's disease
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Berlin: Springer
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English
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Rigidity in Parkinson's disease (PD) is defined as an increased resistance to passive movement of a joint. The plastic-type rigidity is uniform and constant throughout the entire range of motion, whereas the cogwheel-type rigidity is accompanied by tremor. Rigidity in PD has been understudied. Thus, its pathophysiological basis remains unclear. The...
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The role of shortening reaction in mediating rigidity in Parkinson's disease
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_71961268
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_71961268
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0014-4819
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1432-1106
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10.1007/s00221-004-1919-9
