Question:

A client has been working on a project that required gripping a hammer for an extended period. Now the client is complaining of weakness when attempting to extend the wrist. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

A The flexor muscle group of the hand and wrist increased tone levels, resulting in inhibition of the extensor group of muscles in the forearm.

explanation

The agonist and antagonist interaction is altered if there is an increase in tone in one of the muscle groups.