Types of Movement Disorders
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Dystonia is not rare. It is actually the third most common problem seen in movement disorder clinics. But because of its many different and very often unusual manifestations, it is frequently misdiagnosed. The diagnosis is usually based on clinical evaluation by an expert in movement disorders.
About The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of over 6,500 clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with movement disorders through education and research.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological movement disorder characterized by a compelling urge to move the legs usually accompanied by an uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations. Symptoms begin or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity, are partially or totally relieved by movement, and are worse in the evening or at night.
A “tic” is an involuntary movement or vocalization that is usually sudden onset, brief, repetitive, stereotyped but non rhythmical in character, frequently imitating normal behavior, often occurring out of a background of normal activity.
Essential Tremor. Contributed by Hubert Fernandez, MD Head, Movement Disorders Department of Neurology Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio USA. Essential tremor (ET) is the most common tremor syndrome seen in adults.