https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/movement-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20363893
Movement disorders that can be passed down through families include essential tremor, Huntington's disease, Wilson's disease and Tourette syndrome. Other factors that may increase the risk of having a movement disorder include having certain medical conditions or taking certain medicines. Drinking large amount of alcohol, doing illegal drugs

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24847-movement-disorders
Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that cause abnormal movements. They could be increased movement (like spasms, jerking or shaking) and/or decreased or slow movement. They can affect actions you choose to make (voluntary) or cause uncontrolled (involuntary) movements.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/movement-disorders-subspecialty-group/overview/ovc-20443681
Movement Disorders Overview. People with all types of movement disorders, including the serious, rare or complex, turn to Mayo Clinic neurologists trained in movement disorders for expert evaluation and treatment. Our doctors and surgeons treat more than 12,000 people with movement disorders every year. Mayo Clinic doctors use advanced imaging

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/movement-disorders/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20567986
Treatment. Treatment for movement disorders may include medicines to manage symptoms. Sometimes a combination of medicines may be needed. Botox injections also can treat some movement disorders, such as dystonia and essential tremor. If there's a medical condition that's causing the movement disorder, treating the condition can help relieve

https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15318257
Movement Disorders is a peer-reviewed journal covering all topics of the field, both in clinical and basic science. Subscribers receive supplements on special topics in addition to 14 regular issues of the journal each year.

https://medlineplus.gov/movementdisorders.html
Increased movement that can be voluntary (intentional) or involuntary (unintended) Decreased or slow voluntary movement. There are many different movement disorders. Some of the more common types include: Ataxia, the loss of muscle coordination. Dystonia, in which involuntary contractions of your muscles cause twisting and repetitive movements.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_disorder
Movement disorder. Movement disorders are clinical syndromes with either an excess of movement or a paucity of voluntary and involuntary movements, unrelated to weakness or spasticity. [1] Movement disorders are synonymous with basal ganglia or extrapyramidal diseases. [2] Movement disorders are conventionally divided into five major categories

https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/movement-disorders/overview-of-movement-disorders
Classifying movement disorders often helps doctors identify the cause. Movement disorders are commonly classified as those that cause. Decreased or slow movement. Increased movement. The most common disorder that decreases and/or slows movement is. Parkinson disease. Disorders that increase movement include. Akathisia (inability to sit still

https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About/Movement-Disorder-Overviews.htm
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of more than 11,000 clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with movement disorders through education and research.

https://www.med.unc.edu/neurology/divisions/movement-disorders/
Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality and ease of movement. The disorders are associated with changes in the brain cells that help us move. These changes can cause involuntary or excessive movements, called hyperkinesias. Other changes in brain cell function can cause a lack of automatic and

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology-neurosurgery/specialty-areas/movement-disorders
Movement disorders can manifest in numerous ways, with symptoms ranging from subtle to disabling. The most important part of the treatment plan for anyone affected by Parkinson's disease or other movement disorder is a dedicated team of specialists who can monitor your progress and support your optimal health with the latest therapies.

https://www.aans.org/patients/conditions-treatments/movement-disorders/
Dystonia is a neurological muscle disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. Dystonia results from abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia, a deep part of the brain which helps control coordination of movement. These regions of the brain control the speed and fluidity of movement and prevent unwanted movements.

https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/neurology/movement-disorders
Types of Movement Disorders There are many types of movement disorders, ranging from common to rare. Common movement disorders include: Ataxia is a loss of muscle control, typically in the arms and legs. Dystonia is a type of movement disorder causing involuntary, sometimes painful, muscle contractions that lead to abnormal postures or repeated

https://neurology.uw.edu/clinical-care/movement-disorders/
Movement Disorders. Movement Disorders refers to a group of neurological conditions that can cause altered coordination of movements. Often presented as either increased movements or reduced/slowed movements. These movements may be voluntary or involuntary. The University of Washington Movement Disorder Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/neurosciences-articles/2020/november/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-movement-disorders
Movement disorders are a group of nervous system (neurologic) conditions that affect a person's ability to control their body movement. Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and tardive dyskinesia are examples of movement disorders. At the University of Chicago Medicine, our multidisciplinary team of specialists treats the full range of movement disorders with the latest

https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/movement-disorders
Movement Disorders. Duke movement disorder specialists treat the full range of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, ataxia, tics, Tourette syndrome, myoclonus, and restless legs. Our comprehensive care team works together to identify movement disorders that are difficult to

https://neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/centers/movement/most_common_movement_disorders
Unlike movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, functional movement disorders are not due to damage to the nervous system, and can be reversible. Huntington's disease is an inherited disorder that causes brain cells, called neurons, to die in various areas of the brain, which in turn causes disability that gets worse over time.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dystonia/symptoms-causes/syc-20350480
Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract. This can cause twisting motions or other movements that happen repeatedly and that aren't under the person's control. When the condition affects one part of the body, it's called focal dystonia. When it affects two or more areas of the body next to each other, it's called

https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/movement-disorders/overview-of-movement-disorders
Classifying movement disorders often helps doctors identify the cause. Movement disorders are commonly classified as those that cause. Decreased or slow movement. Increased movement. The most common disorder that decreases and/or slows movement is. Parkinson disease. Disorders that increase movement include. Akathisia (inability to sit still

https://www.nyp.org/neuro/parkinsons-disease-movement-disorders/symptoms
Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary sustained muscle contraction. Essential tremor (ET) and other forms of tremor involve involuntary and rhythmic shaking. This mainly affects the hands and neck and is most often bilateral and symmetric. Functional movement disorders refer to conditions that may resemble any of the movement

https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/treatments-and-services/movement-disorders
Movement Disorders Division. We see patients of all ages from around the world for everything from the most common to the rarest of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, tremors, and Tourette syndrome. Access Patient Gateway. 617-726-5532.

https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/movement-disorders/
The UT Southwestern Movement Disorders Program is a major regional referral center for diagnosing and treating movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Over the past 20 years, our physicians have built an extraordinary level of expertise in pinpointing the underlying causes of movement disorders and providing comprehensive

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/common-causes-of-periodic-limb-movement-disorder/ss-BB1ory0q
Periodic limb movement disorder is a form of movement disorder that involves repeated movements of the limbs during sleep. Formerly known as nocturnal myoclonus, the majority of the limb movements

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38924566/
Its intrinsic movement characteristics and association with hypokinetic and hyperkinetic phenomenologies place catatonia within the purview of movement disorders. Despite the presence of catatonia in psychiatry literature for over 150 years, many gaps and controversies persist regarding its etiopathogenesis, phenomenology, diagnostic criteria

https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.29833
Movement Disorders is a peer-reviewed journal covering all clinical and basic science topics in movement disorders, including etiology, diagnosis, and management. Rethinking Parkinson's Disease: A Syndromic Perspective - Korczyn - 2024 - Movement Disorders - Wiley Online Library

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/movement-disorders/doctors-departments/ddc-20363911
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurology) and other areas conduct extensive research in movement disorders. Researchers study genetics, molecular mechanisms, pathology, and diagnosis and treatment options for movement disorders.

https://neurology.ufl.edu/2024/06/26/diagnostic-criteria-for-primary-tic-disorders-time-for-reappraisal/
Congratulations to Drs. Irene Malaty and Michael Okun on the publication of "Diagnostic Criteria for Primary Tic Disorders: Time for Reappraisal," which appears in the June edition of Movement Disorders as a viewpoint article. The Relevance of the ProblemThe most widely applied diagnostic criteria for Tourette syndrome (TS) and other persistent motor and vocal tic

https://www.geisinger.org/about-geisinger/news-and-media/news-releases/2024/06/26/14/13/geisinger-hosting-health-talks-on-movement-disorders-and-treatment
DANVILLE, Pa. — Geisinger will host PA Health Talk events to discuss movement disorders and treatment from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Geisinger Medical Center Hospital for Advanced Medicine Community Room. The informal discussions will be led by David Ferrone, M.D., Geisinger neurosurgeon, who will explain how deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve life for