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English: Lengthening reaction refers to the relation between the degree of passive stretch and the resistance to stretch. It is characterized by the sudden loss of resistance. Velocity dependence refers to the relation between the velocity of passive stretch and the resistance to stretch. It is characterized by a proportional increase in resistance with an increase in velocity
Date
Source Ramanathan V, Baskar D, Pari H. 'Seatbelt Effect' of Spasticity: Contrasting Velocity Dependence from the Clasp Knife Phenomenon. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2022 May-Jun;25(3):517-519. doi: 10.4103/aian.aian_817_21. Epub 2022 Jun 24. PMID: 35936584; PMCID: PMC9350785.
Author Venkateswaran Ramanathan, Dipti Baskar and Hariswar Pari

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Seatbelt effect vs Clasp knife effect

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