St. Joseph is mentioned 69 times on our forum: Latest news from St. Joseph, MN collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations. Ancestries: German (45.1%), Norwegian (10.2%), Irish (9.3%), Polish (6.0%), Swedish (5.2%), Dutch (2.9%). Current Local Time: CST time zone. Elevation: 1090 feet.
In this article. Spasticity is a muscle control disorder that is characterized by tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles. In addition, reflexes may persist for too long and may be too strong (hyperactive reflexes).
The known adverse effects of spasticity include: 1  Inhibition of movement. 2  Inhibition of longitudinal muscle growth. 3  Inhibition of protein synthesis in muscle cells. 4  Limited stretching of muscles in daily activities. 5  Development of muscle and joint deformities.