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Table 13.3.2

Positive and negative effects of the upper motorneuron syndrome

Positive features	Negative features
Spasticity: Dynamic hypertonus Hyperreflexia Clonus Abnormal cocontraction	Loss of dexterity
Increased flexor reflexes: Babinski response Mass synergy patterns	Weakness (distal): Inadequate force generation Slow movements
	Loss of selective control

Positive features

Negative features

Spasticity:

Dynamic hypertonus

Hyperreflexia

Clonus

Abnormal cocontraction

Loss of dexterity

Increased flexor reflexes:

Babinski response

Mass synergy patterns

Weakness (distal):

Inadequate force generation

Slow movements

Loss of selective control