Movement Disorders
Read morea degenerative disorder affecting the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. This can result in clumsiness, inaccuracy, instability, imbalance, tremor, or a lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements.
Read morea neurological muscle disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. Dystonia results from abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia, a deep part of the brain which helps control coordination of movement.
Read morean uncontrolled shaking or trembling, usually of one or both hands or arms, that worsens when basic movements are attempted.
Read more a progressive, degenerative, and fatal disease caused by the deterioration of certain nerve cells in the brain.
Read morea progressive, neurodegenerative disease affecting movement, blood pressure, and other body functions.
Read more a twitching or intermittent spasm of a muscle or group of muscles. Myoclonus is classified into several major types and many subcategories.
Read morea rare brain disorder that causes serious and permanent neurological problems. People with PSP experience a gradual loss of specific brain cells, causing slowing of movement and reduced control of walking, balance, swallowing, speech, and eye movement. Often, there are personality and cognitive changes, causing emotional outbursts and a decrease in intellectual abilities.
Read morea progressive neurological disorder that causes debilitating symptoms including reduced muscle tone, autistic-like behavior, repetitive hand movements, irregular breathing, decreased ability to express feelings, developmental delays in brain and head growth, gait abnormalities, and seizures.
Read more increased muscle contractions causing stiffness or tightness of the muscles that may interfere with movement, speech, and walking.
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