Cataleptic Muscular Rigidity
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Catalepsy is a medical term to describe muscular rigidity. It is characterized by an extremity remaining in the position that it was postured with a decrease in response to external stimuli and diminished pain sensitivity. Catalepsy is one of the 12 symptoms of catatonia.
US Cases: 20 thousand
World Cases: No stats
Sex Ratio: M/F+
Age Onset: Age 40s
Brain Area: basalganglia,motor complex+
Symptoms: muscle rigidity & immobility
Progression: 1 of 12 catatonic psychomotor disturbs
Therapies: deep brain stimulation serg
Medications: benzodizepines
YouTube Video: What is catalepsy?
Amazon or Library book: Muscular System Guide
Support Groups:
“Stiff Person Syndrome” @StiffPersonsResearchFoundation, org https://wwww.stiffperson.org/