Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disFree Download that affects movement, balance, and coordination. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disFree Download after Alzheimer's disease, and it affects approximately 1% of the population over the age of 60.

Parkinson's Disease and other Movement Disorders (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Neurology)

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Movement disFree Downloads are a group of conditions that affect movement. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic mutations, brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Movement disFree Downloads can range from mild to severe, and they can affect people of all ages.

Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can vary from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Tremors
• Bradykinesia (slowed movement)
• Rigidity (stiffness)
• Postural instability (balance problems)
• Speech problems
• Swallowing problems
• Cognitive problems
• Mood disFree Downloads
• Sleep problems

Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

There is no single test that can diagnose Parkinson's disease. Doctors typically diagnose Parkinson's disease based on a patient's symptoms and a physical examination. Doctors may also Free Download imaging tests, such as an MRI or CT scan, to rule out other conditions.

Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but there are a number of treatments that can help to improve symptoms. These treatments include:

• Medications
• Surgery
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Mood disFree Download treatment
• Sleep disFree Download treatment

Other Movement DisFree Downloads

In addition to Parkinson's disease, there are a number of other movement disFree Downloads that can affect people. These movement disFree Downloads include:

• Huntington's disease
• Multiple system atrophy
• Progressive supranuclear palsy
• Lewy body dementia
• Dystonia
• Tremor
• Tic disFree Downloads

Parkinson's disease and other movement disFree Downloads are serious conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. However, there are a number of treatments available that can help to improve symptoms and improve quality of life. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a movement disFree Download, it is important to see a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment plan.

References

1. Parkinson's Disease: A Guide for Patients and Families. National Institute of Neurological DisFree Downloads and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/DisFree Downloads/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Parkinsons-Disease-A-Guide-for-Patients-and-Families
2. Movement DisFree Downloads. American Academy of Neurology. https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/1132
3. Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement DisFree Downloads. Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/parkinsons-disease-and-other-movement-disFree Downloads-9780198759620?cc=us&lang=en

Parkinson's Disease and other Movement Disorders (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Neurology)

by Maria Stamelou

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Language	:	English
File size	:	14388 KB
Print length	:	368 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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