Movement disorders
Information about movement disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on neurological conditions and dystonia.
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Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy damages the nervous system and muscle control, affecting movement and coordination. While the cause is often unknown, there are risk factors.
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Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Parkinson’s disease is hard to diagnose and some symptoms are associated with other conditions. Learn how health professionals diagnose the disorder.
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person, as well as over time. Learn about the common signs of this condition here.
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Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease results from damage to nerve cells in the brain, which impacts the smooth control of muscles and movement.
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Living with Parkinson’s disease
Most people with Parkinson’s disease continue to live rich and rewarding lives but some adaptations and changes might be needed with time.
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Parkinson’s disease treatments
Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, although medication and surgery can help ease symptoms. Learn about the possible treatment options here.
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Essential tremor
Essential tremor affects the nerves and causes uncontrollable shaking, or tremor. Find out more about essential tremor.
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Twitching eye
Spasms in the eyelid can signal fatigue, stress and in rare cases, multiple sclerosis. Learn about its causes and treatments and when to see a doctor.
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You could have Parkinson’s disease symptoms in your 30s or 40s and not know it
It was a shock when Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 29. But it's believed that 1 in 10 people with the neurological disease is young. Here's what you need to know about the early signs of Parkinson's.
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