Tag: motor symptoms

November 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by the gradual deterioration and death of specific dopamine-generating neurons located within the substantia nigra region of the midbrain. This critical area is responsible for regulating equilibrium, coordinating muscle movements, and ensuring smooth, voluntary motor execution. The resultant deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine severely […]

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November 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

AKINESIA

Definition and Conceptual Framework of Akinesia Akinesia, sometimes referred to as akinesis, is a specialized neurological term derived from Greek roots meaning “without movement.” Clinically, it is defined as the disabled or handicapped capacity to elicit voluntary motion which an individual chooses to engage in, specifically occurring during a time when true physical paralysis, muscular […]

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