Sections
Movement Disorders: Introduction | Hypokinetic Movement Disorders | Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus | "Parkinson's Plus" Syndromes | Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders | Conclusion | Key Points | References | Suggested Readings
Excerpt
As people age, a variety of movement disorders
can either appear for the first time or progress after onset earlier
in life. Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and other non–central
nervous system conditions can in some ways mimic neurological conditions
by causing stooped posture and overall slowing of movement. In this
chapter, I discuss central nervous system–based movement
disorders that occur in elderly individuals and result in impaired
or abnormal movement.