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Hemiplegia

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Hemiplegia is a condition where a vertical half of a patient's body is paralyzed, i.e. one arm and its corresponding leg do not function. It is usually the result of a stroke, although disease processes affecting the spinal cordand other diseases affecting the hemispheresare equally capable of producing this clinical state.

Cerebral palsycan also affect one hemisphere, resulting in limited function. This does not cause paralysis but instead causes spasms. Cerebral palsy where this is the only symptom is often refered just as hemiplegia.

Hemiplegia is similar to hemiparesis, but hemiparesis is considered less severe. [1]

Reference

Patten C, Lexell J, Brown HE. Weakness and strength training in persons with poststroke hemiplegia: Rationale, method, and efficacy. J Rehab Res Dev 2004;41:293-312. Fulltext. PMID 15543447.

External links

UK based childhood hemiplegia (cerebral palsy) charity

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