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Movement Disorder
Movement Disorder
Dr.Hadril Busudin.SpS.MHA
Definition
Movement disorders are a group of
diseases and syndromes affecting
the ability to produce and control
bodily movements.
Demographic
Vary for different types of movement disorders
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects approximately
12 million people in the United States
The disorder can affect males and females and can
begin at any age, although it may become worse as
a person gets older
The most common ataxia is Friedreich's ataxia; in
the United States, it affects one in 50,000 people,
both male and female
Cause
Symptoms
Hyperkinetic
Movement
Hypokinetic
Movement
Dystonia
Tremor
Tics
Myoclonus
Spasticity
Chorea
Ballism
Akathisia
Athetosis
Bradykinesia
Freezing
Rigidity
Postural
instability
Diagnosis
Prognosis
The prognosis for a patient with a
movement disorder depends on the
specific disorder. There is no cure for
movement disorders. However, they can
be well-managed with the proper
combination of physical and occupational
therapies, medication, and surgery. The
long-term outlook depends on the
severity of the disorder.
Treatment
Stretching Exercise, Muscle group strengthening exercise
Range of motion exercise
Physical and occupational therapies
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