movement disorder
Motor control dysfunction
A movement disorder is a neurological condition affecting the speed, fluency, quality, or ease of movement.
The category includes conditions causing excessive movement (tremors, tics, chorea) and those causing reduced or slowed movement (Parkinson's disease, dystonia).
Her movement disorder made handwriting increasingly difficult.
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- ticsInvoluntary repetitive movements
- myoclonusSudden brief muscle jerks
- choreaInvoluntary jerking muscle disorder
twitching · jerking · convulsion · dystonia · hyperkinesis · writhing · flailing · shuddering
Neurodegenerative motor disorder
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- dystoniaMovement disorder causing postures
- choreaInvoluntary jerking muscle disorder
- ataxiaImpaired voluntary movement control
myoclonus · dyskinesia · bradykinesia · tics · spasticity · cerebellar · basal ganglia · neurodegeneration
Rapid involuntary movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- essential tremorNeurological involuntary rhythmic movement disorder
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
- hand tremorInvoluntary shaking of fingers
Impaired voluntary movement control
- dyspraxiaImpaired movement coordination disorder
- gait disturbanceAbnormal walking pattern
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
- unsteadyLacking balance or stability
motor control · proprioception · clumsiness · falls · stumbling · veering · missteps · kinesthesia
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- deep brain stimulationImplanted electrodes modulating neural circuits
- levodopaDopamine precursor medication
botulinum toxin · balance exercises · neuroplasticity · speech therapy · adaptive equipment · assistive devices · mobility aids · physical therapy
tremor
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- ticsInvoluntary repetitive movements
- myoclonusSudden brief muscle jerks
chorea · twitching · jerking · convulsion · dystonia · hyperkinesis · writhing · flailing · shuddering · quivering
Parkinson's
Neurodegenerative motor disorder
- Huntington'sInherited neurodegenerative condition
- dystoniaMovement disorder causing postures
- choreaInvoluntary jerking muscle disorder
ataxia · myoclonus · dyskinesia · bradykinesia · tics · spasticity · cerebellar · basal ganglia · neurodegeneration · motor neuron disease
shaking
Rapid involuntary movement
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- essential tremorNeurological involuntary rhythmic movement disorder
- rhythmicHaving regular tempo
ataxia
Impaired voluntary movement control
- dyspraxiaImpaired movement coordination disorder
- gait disturbanceAbnormal walking pattern
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
unsteady · motor control · proprioception · clumsiness · falls · stumbling · veering · missteps · kinesthesia · hypotonia
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- deep brain stimulationImplanted electrodes modulating neural circuits
levodopa · botulinum toxin · balance exercises · neuroplasticity · speech therapy · adaptive equipment · assistive devices · mobility aids · physical therapy · medication management
movement disorderparalysis
Loss of muscle function
immobility · plegia · flaccid paralysis · catatonia · paresis
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