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I'm no doctor, but here is my diagnosis
EDIT: Florio's article - among several others - calls it the same thing.
Fencing Response: What Is It & Why Does It Happen?
The fencing response is associated with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), such as concussions. The fencing response, which is when a person’s forearms extend after injury, is studied as a diagnostic tool for doctors to use in determining the severity of TBI. This article will give you all the...
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EDIT: Florio's article - among several others - calls it the same thing.