Movement disorder
Movement Disorder
Movement disorder (pronunciation: /ˈmuːvmənt dɪsˈɔːdər/) is a group of conditions that affect the ability to produce and control physical movements.
Etymology
The term "movement disorder" is derived from the English words "movement" (from the Latin 'movēre', meaning 'to move') and "disorder" (from the Old French 'desordre', meaning 'lack of order').
Definition
Movement disorders are clinical syndromes with either an excess of movement or a paucity of voluntary and involuntary movements, unrelated to weakness or spasticity. Movement disorders are synonymous with basal ganglia or extrapyramidal diseases.
Types of Movement Disorders
There are several types of movement disorders, including:
- Parkinson's disease: A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement.
- Huntington's disease: An inherited condition that causes progressive degeneration of neurons in the brain.
- Cerebral palsy: A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
- Dystonia: A condition characterized by sustained or repetitive muscle contractions resulting in abnormal, often repetitive, movements, postures, or both.
- Tourette syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
Symptoms
Symptoms of movement disorders can range from mild to severe and may include tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance problems. The specific symptoms depend on the type of movement disorder.
Treatment
Treatment for movement disorders can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. It may include medications, physical therapy, surgical interventions like Deep Brain Stimulation, and lifestyle changes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Movement disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Movement disorder
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