Bradykinesia

Definition

Definition of Bradykinesia
Bradykinesia refers to slowness of movement and is the most characteristic clinical feature of Parkinson's disease.

The slowness of movement is most clear when initiating and executing actions or activities that require several successive steps. These activities can include all kinds of activities of daily life like getting dressed, making a sandwich or getting to a doctor’s appointment and so forth. Tasks requiring fine motor control (buttoning, using utensils, for example) are particularly slow.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Bradykinesia
We all know that bradykinesia is a Parkinson symptom which represents slowness in the movement of various body parts and identifying the initial bradykinesia symptoms is very important. This pediatric movement disorder, though usually found in adults, can be seen in children too.

Causes

Causes of Bradykinesia
Bradykinesia can be caused by functional disorders and Parkinson's disease.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Bradykinesia
Consult with your doctor.

Treatment

Treatment of Bradykinesia
Many adults with idiopathic adult-onset Parkinson's disease have benefited from deep-brain stimulation (DBS) applied to the internal globus pallidus or the subthalamic nucleus. Whether this procedure will be helpful for children with bradykinesia is unknown.

Prognosis

Prognosis of Bradykinesia
Consult with your doctor.

Prevention

Prevention of Bradykinesia
Consult with your doctor.