Clonus & Ankle clonus ( A qucik Guide ) Clonus is a series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations. Ankle clonus is commonly tested to assess upper motor neuron lesions. How to Elicit: Patient Position: Supine Examiner’s Technique: 1. Support the leg under the knee to keep the muscle relaxed. 2. Dorsiflex the ankle briskly and maintain pressure. 3. Observe for rhythmic oscillations of the foot. Types of Clonus: .Sustained Clonus: Continuous rhythmic contractions while dor

Intense moments in today’s therapy - Jason helped Tar bend forward, and work on knee control. 💪 Her legs started shaking hard (that’s *clonus* - a reflex reaction from her spinal cord), but he coached her through it and she got it under control. Intense for a minute there, but she nailed it. Proud of this fighter every single day. ❤️ #NeverGiveUp #SCIRecovery #StrongWithTar Education Station 📚: **Clonus** = rhythmic, repeated muscle contractions (shaking/twitching) caused by nerve signals misf