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  2. Contracture - Wikipedia

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    Contractures can have a variety of causes other than spasticity. In regards to muscle, these include (but not limited to): Ischemia (restriction of blood flow) leading to the death of muscle tissue, as in Volkmann's contracture. Muscle injury leading to adhesions and fibrosis (internal scarring). Fibrosis occurs within a muscle or organ ...

  3. Muscle contracture - Wikipedia

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    Muscle injury (such as a large burn or surgery) can cause muscle contractures as internal scar tissue (adhesions and fibrosis) develops. Repetitive muscle injuries (e.g. sports injuries, major muscle strains) and micro-injuries (e.g. overuse injuries, minor muscle strains) can also cause this. Adhesions and fibrosis are made of dense fibrous ...

  4. Restless legs syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Restless legs syndrome (RLS), (also known as Willis–Ekbom disease (WED), is a neurological disorder, usually chronic, that causes an overwhelming urge to move one's legs. [ 2 ] [ 10 ] There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves temporarily by moving them. [ 2 ]

  5. Arthrogryposis - Wikipedia

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    Often, every joint in a patient with arthrogryposis is affected; in 84% all limbs are involved, in 11% only the legs, and in 4% only the arms are involved. [4] Every joint in the body, when affected, displays typical signs and symptoms: for example, the shoulder (internal rotation); wrist (volar and ulnar); hand (fingers in fixed flexion and thumb in palm); hip (flexed, abducted and externally ...

  6. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    Besides being painful, a nocturnal leg cramp can cause much distress and anxiety. [14] The precise cause of these cramps is unclear. Potential contributing factors include dehydration , low levels of certain minerals ( magnesium , potassium , calcium , and sodium , although the evidence has been mixed), [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ] and reduced blood ...

  7. Clubfoot - Wikipedia

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    These can cause congenital contractures, including clubfoot, in distal arthrogryposis (DA) syndromes. [27] Clubfoot can also be present in people with genetic conditions such as Loeys–Dietz syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. [28] Genetic mapping and the development of models of the disease have improved understanding of developmental ...

  8. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    It can have many potential causes, including genetics, lifestyle habits, and underlying health issues. Some types of cardiovascular disease, such as some cardiomyopathies, develop due to factors ...

  9. ALS - Wikipedia

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    Range of motion and stretching exercises can help prevent painful spasticity and shortening (contracture) of muscles. [118] Physical and occupational therapists can recommend exercises that provide these benefits without overworking muscles because muscle exhaustion can lead to a worsening of symptoms associated with ALS, rather than providing ...