Hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is a condition, caused by a brain injury, that results in a varying degree of weakness, stiffness (spasticity) and lack of control in one side of the body. The definition comes from the Greek ‘hemi’ = half. If this happens later in life as a result of injury or illness, it is called acquired hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is caused by injury to parts of the brain that control movements of the limbs, body, face, etc. Hemiplegia is a relatively rare condition, aff
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Hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is a condition, caused by a brain injury, that results in a varying degree of weakness, stiffness (spasticity) and lack of control in one side of the body. The definition comes from the Greek ‘hemi’ = half. If this happens later in life as a result of injury or illness, it is called acquired hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is caused by injury to parts of the brain that control movements of the limbs, body, face, etc. Hemiplegia is a relatively rare condition, aff
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