Movement disorders
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Dystonia - Brain Foundation
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscles in the body to contract or spasm involuntarily. The involuntary muscle contractions cause twisting, repetitive and patterned movements as well as abnormal postures.
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Cervical Dystonia - Brain Foundation
Cervical Dystonia often referred to as spasmodic torticollis, is a particular type of focal dystonia that affects the muscles of the neck. It presents in different forms as follows: torticollis, laterocollis, anterocollis and retrocollis.
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Parkinson's disease - Better Health Channel
People with Parkinson?s disease can help manage their symptoms through medication and support.
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Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) | HealthEngine Blog
Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head posture.
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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy - Brain Foundation
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Description Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a disorder characterized by symptoms similar to Parkinsons disease (including unsteady gait, stiff movements, and mild dementia)
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Parkinson’s | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Read about Parkinson's, symptoms and real life stories. Garvan's research focuses on early diagnosis, stopping progression with neuroprotective drugs, and clinical trials.
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About Parkinson's | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Read about the risks, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and Garvan's research for better management and outcomes.
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Neurological Rehabilitation and Movement Disorders | myVMC
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin used to treat movement disorders and symptoms caused by neurological conditions.
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Blepharospasm - Brain Foundation
Blepharospasm (Benign Essential Blepharospasm) Description Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and spasms of the eyelid muscles
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Parkinson's Disease - Brain Foundation
Parkinsons Disease Description Parkinsons disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects the control of body movements
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Parkinson's Disease | Ausmed
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition, marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. Parkinson’s disease is the result of deterioration occurring in the nerve cells in the middle area of the brain (parietal lobe), the area in which dopamine is produced.
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Interventions for eye movement disorders in people with stroke | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is insufficient evidence to reach conclusions about the effectiveness of interventions for patients with eye movement disorders after stroke
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Anticholinergics for neuroleptic-induced acute akathisia | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: At present, there is no reliable evidence to support or refute the use of anticholinergics for people suffering from neuroleptic-induced acute akathisia
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DOCTORS & ALLIED HEALTH | Parkinson's Australia
Training for Health Professional and Aged care workers in Parkinson's.
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A Health Professional :: Fight Parkinson’s – Together we can
As leaders within the Parkinson's community in Australia, we have a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of people living with Parkinson’s, or Atypical Parkinson’s (PSP, MSA and CBS), and their families, and carers.
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NURSES | Parkinsons Australia
If you are a nurse and are looking to increase your understanding of caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), if you are wanting to specialise in this field or am an existing Parkinson’s nurse specialist you will find the educational courses below helpful in expanding or refreshing your knowledge base
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Ropinirole for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson's disease | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Ropinirole therapy can reduce levodopa dose but at the expense of increased dyskinetic adverse events
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Use of alprazolam for treatment of essential tremor | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Currently available data reveal evidence insufficient for assessment of the efficacy and safety of alprazolam treatment for individuals with ET
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Managing Constipation in the Older Adult | Ausmed
Constipation is a medical issue to be taken seriously, particularly when present in the older adult. Older adults are considered to be a primary at-risk group for chronic constipation. In fact, it’s estimated that older adults are five times more likely to develop constipated-related problems than younger adults.
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Borderline Personality Disorder | Ausmed
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness characterised by ongoing instability in the areas of interpersonal relationships, self-image and impulsivity. The term ‘borderline’ was first used in the era of psychoanalysis when the condition was thought to exist on the border of psychosis and neurosis. However, BPD is now understood to be a disorder in its own right.
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