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Clinical Rehabilitation Glossary

100 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

perseveration

Intermediate Technical IVT

The involuntary and inappropriate repetition of a word, phrase, gesture, or action that continues beyond its relevant context, commonly observed following acquired brain injury.

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hypertonia

Intermediate Technical IVT

Abnormally increased muscle tone or resistance to passive movement, encompassing both spasticity and rigidity.

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