Common Symptoms and Eval Guidelines

Question 1

Akinesia

Answer 1

impairment of voluntary and spontaneous movement initiation resulting in freezing, es-
pecially during gait activities

Question 2

2. Bradykinesia:

Answer 2

slowed motor movements

Question 3

3. Dysmetria:

Answer 3

decreased coordination of movements

Question 4

4. Rigidity:

Answer 4

muscle stiffness that impairs movement

Question 5

5. Fasciculation:

Answer 5

involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation; observed as a muscle twitch

Question 6

6. Festinating gait:

Answer 6

small rapid steps resulting from a forward-tilted head and trunk posture

Question 7

7. Paresthesia:

Answer 7

numbness and tingling because of sensory nerve changes

Question 8

The occupational therapist also includes skill assessments in the areas of

Answer 8

motor and praxis ability 
sensory–perceptual skills
emotional regulation 
cognitive ability
communication skills.