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It's a neurological sign associated with traumatic brain injury. That unnatural reflex of the arms you can see in that video.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing_response ("Fencing response")



Thank you. So haunting.


It's useful to recognize that pose! It's often people who could benefit from quick medical attention, if someone notices the symptom.




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