ataxias

Question 1

what are Gait Ataxia and Apendicular ataxia ?

Answer 1

-Gait Ataxia (midline cerebellum)
balance posture, eye movements, walking – drunk

-Apendicular ataxia (lateral cerebellum)
arm, hand and finger movements
Loss of timing – tapping a beat or judging length of an interval
Problems with combined movements
Problems in movement accuracy, adjustment to errors
e.g. finger – nose testing