In backstroke, the arms contribute most of the forward movement. The arm stroke consists of two main parts: the power phase (consisting of three separate parts) and the recovery. The arms alternate so that always one arm is underwater while the other arm is recovering. One complete arm turn is considered one cycle.
Marijuana is not considered useful for treating petit mal or absence seizures and may even worsen them. Some patients find that marijuana works in conjunction with other drugs they are taking. Others find that marijuana works best for them when it is used without other drugs.
You may also hear people call absence seizures petit mal (âPUH-tee mahlâ) seizures, although that name is not common anymore. There are two types of absence seizures: 1  Simple absence seizures: During a simple absence seizure, a person usually just stares into space for less than 10 seconds. 2  Because they happen so quickly, itâs very easy not to notice simple absence seizures â or to confuse them with daydreaming or not paying attention.