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Gangguan Gerak
Gangguan Gerak
Every body movement you make, from lifting your leg to moving your jaw and tongue
to talk, involves complex communication between your:
Damage to or malfunction of the areas of your brain that control movement results in
a movement disorder.
There are several different movement disorders, and they vary in severity. Some
only affect one area of your body, while others can affect most of your body. Some
may interfere with certain tasks, like writing, while others can lead to issues with
walking and mobility.
It’s important to note that conditions that result in a lack of movement (like paralysis)
or weakened muscles (such as muscular dystrophy) aren’t considered movement
disorders even though they affect mobility. Movement disorders cause abnormal,
unwanted movements.
Hyperkinetic movement.
Hypokinetic movement.
Hyperkinetic movement
Hypokinetic movement
Parkinsonism is the main type of hypokinetic movement. It’s an umbrella term that
refers to brain conditions that cause slowed movements, rigidity (stiffness), tremor or
balance trouble.
Parkinsonism can also develop due to repeated head injuries, toxic substances, use
of psychiatric medications and a lack of blood flow to certain areas of your brain.
The two most common movement disorders are Parkinson’s disease and essential
tremor.
The symptoms of movement disorders vary widely. All movement disorders cause
abnormal movements. Some movement disorders have other symptoms, such as
thinking and mood changes. The symptoms can range in severity from barely
noticeable to disruptive.
Abnormal movements can affect one or more of several parts of your body, including
your:
Limbs.
Hands and fingers.
Feet and toes.
Facial muscles.
Head and neck.
Trunk and posture.
Voice.