Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder caused by long-term dopamine-blocking medications. Prolonged use may create chemical imbalances in brain areas controlling movement.

Movement disorders often show overlapping symptoms, making it difficult for doctors to make the correct diagnosis. Patients may also experience multiple movement disorders at the same time, further ...

A recent study found that the way cerebellar neurons communicate with other brain regions is different in various movement disorders. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our ...

When someone develops a tremor or experiences slowed movements, Parkinson’s disease often comes to mind first. However, several neurological conditions present with remarkably similar symptoms, ...

These intensive, monthlong interventions can help people with Parkinson’s continue to stay engaged and connected. LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG are therapeutic approaches that address two different issues in ...

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI. In two ground-breaking studies, published in ...

Researchers report that individuals with two copies of a gene mutation show evidence of substantial iron buildup in regions of the brain, raising risk for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.