monoplegia, which affects only one arm or leg
hemiplegia, which affects one arm and one leg on the same side of your body
paraplegia, which affects both of your legs
quadriplegia, or tetraplegia, which affects both of your arms and both of your legs
Types
Flaccid or spastic
Flaccid paralysis causes your muscles to shrink and become flabby. It results in muscle weakness. Spastic paralysis involves tight and hard muscles. It can cause your muscles to twitch uncontrollably, or spasm.