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Bradykinesia (βραδύς bradys, "slow", κίνησις kinēsis, "motion") Slowness of initiation of voluntary movement with a progressive reduction in speed and range of repetitive actions, such as voluntary finger-tapping. [3] It occurs in Parkinson's disease and other disorders of the basal ganglia. It is one of the four key symptoms of ...
Muscle spasms, atrophy, and rigidity associated with movement disorders often restrict balance and range of motion. Research shows that the benefits of yoga for movement disorders include improved strength, flexibility, balance, overall fitness and quality of life.
Four motor symptoms are considered cardinal signs in PD: slowness of movement (bradykinesia), tremor, rigidity, and postural instability. [1] Typical for PD is an initial asymmetric distribution of these symptoms, where in the course of the disease, a gradual progression to bilateral symptoms develops, although some asymmetry usually persists.
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Dysdiadochokinesia is a feature of cerebellar ataxia and may be the result of lesions to either the cerebellar hemispheres or the frontal lobe (of the cerebrum), it can also be a combination of both. [3]
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The gait is unbalanced, and the lower limb is often dragged with the consequent risk of falls. Movements of the neglected limb, when executed, are initiated with delay hypokinesia, reduced in their amplitude, and accompanied by bradykinesia [1] [3] One of the most distinctive features of motor neglect is the verbal prompt. Specifically ...