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NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

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Q1 Q2

Does Ataxia? a. Affect balance b. Affect hearing c. Affect sight

Does Spasticity mean?: a. A tightening of tendons leading to reduced range of movement through a joint leading to a shortening of muscles. b. A loosening of tendons and ligaments leading to hypermobility and an increased risk of disclocation. c. A velocity dependent increased resistance to passive lengthening of the muscle, when the faster you stretch the muscle the greater the resistance

Would cognitive issues affect? a. Memory b. Flexibility c. Strength

2011;25:588-598 6. Buckley EL. Exercise physiology in special populations: Advances in sport and exercise science. Oxford: Elsevier 2008.

THE AUTHOR

Helen Dawes leads the Movement Science Group based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

at Oxford Brookes University. Helen initially trained and practiced as a physiotherapist in the UK and New Zealand, prior to undertaking postgraduate training in exercise science and neuroscience. Helen then embarked on a PhD examining exercise for people with long-term neurological conditions. She has since then undertaken research that aims to enable people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions with various levels of ability and independence to optimise their physical performance, health and wellbeing. Her research extends from fundamental science through to translational research developing clinical tools and services.

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