how to check for myoclonus

#1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 07:24 PM

please write the method to check for myocloonus.

madwoc · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2007, 07:34 AM

If I'm not wrong, you can test it by quicky dorsiflex the foot and if myoclonus is present, the foot will tap in your hands a few times.
But please double check..i might be wrong.

hunteradam07 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwoc

If I'm not wrong, you can test it by quicky dorsiflex the foot and if myoclonus is present, the foot will tap in your hands a few times.
But please double check..i might be wrong.

You are rite! Just snap the foot in rapid dorsiflexion and hold it. If there is clonus, the foot will vibrate or rapidly plantarflexion against ur holding position. That is a Positive test which indicate Upper motor issues.

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