Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that affect speed, coordination, control, planning, initiation and ease of movement. A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist that has received additional training in this specialty.
Common movement disorders include:
Many of these disorders are associated with changes in deep areas of the brain called the basal ganglia.
Common Movement Problems
| Ataxia |
incoordination of movement including the limbs, speech, and balance
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| Bradykinesia |
reduced movement speed and amplitude, trouble with initiating movements
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| Chorea |
irregular uncontrolled movements that flow from one body part to the other
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| Dystonia |
twisted and sustained postures due to uncontrolled muscle contraction
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| Myoclonus |
fast brief shock like jerking movements of the body
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| Tics |
repetitive movements or sounds that can be suppressed or blocked for brief periods of time
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| Tremor |
rhythmic and regular, back and forth movement of a body part such as hand leg, head or voice
Rigidity- increased tension or ratchet-like stiffness restricting normal movement |
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