Table 1. Glossary of Common Terms Related To Limitations in Movement in Persons with Disabilities
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| Contracture |
Shortening of a muscle group and tendon usually seen in persons with spasticity. |
| Diplegia |
Involvement of all four limbs with more involvement in the lower limbs than upper limbs. |
| Exacerbation |
Flareup in which symptoms deteriorate in a particular condition. |
| Functional Muscle Mass |
Muscle mass that still has nerve innervation and can be improved in a resistance training program. |
| Hemiplegia |
Involvement of both limbs on one side of the body. |
| High Tone (Spasticity or Hypertonicity) |
Excessive amount of tone in a muscle group. |
| Low Tone (Hypotonia or Flaccidity) |
Decreased amount of tone in a muscle group. |
| Muscle Tone |
Amount of tension in a muscle group. |
| Paraplegia |
Involvement of both legs. |
| Paresis |
Partial weakness to one or more limbs. |
| Progressive Disorder |
Condition that gets worse over time. |
| Quadriplegia (also referred to as tetraplegia) |
Involvement of all four limbs. |
| Remission |
Symptoms stabilize or slightly improve. |
| Spasticity |
An involuntary increase in muscle tone. |
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