Comprehensive Approaches to Movement Disorders Treatment
Introduction Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that affect the ability to produce smooth, controlled, and coordinated movements. These disorders can manifest as tremors, stiffness, involuntary jerks, or slowed mobility. They include well-known conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, essential tremor, and Huntington’s disease. Because these disorders vary widely in their causes and manifestations, no single form of care can address them all. Instead, a comprehensive approach that combines medical, rehabilitative, and supportive strategies is essential to improving quality of life. Understanding Movement Disorders Movement disorders originate from dysfunction in the brain circuits that control motor activity. The basal ganglia, cerebellum, and motor cortex are particularly involved. In some cases, the problem arises from genetic factors, while in others it may result from injury, infection, or long-term exposure to certain medications. The spect...