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A 22-year-old male asked:

Why spasticity affects the antigravitational muscles more while rigidity affects both similarly?

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Dr. Steven Giannotta
Neurosurgery 51 years experience
It doesn't.: It's just more noticeable since walking is a much more complex and dangerous activity.
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