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Clonic spasms refer to alternating involuntary muscular contraction and relaxation in quick succession. Tonic spasms are rigid muscle contractions that last a period of time.
(This answer provided for NATA by the Gustavus Adolphus College Athletic Training Education Program.)
(This answer provided for NATA by the Gustavus Adolphus College Athletic Training Education Program.)
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