hypokinetic Flashcards
1
Q
what are other medical causes?
A
PSP
Lewy body
BG of thalamic stroke
NPH
2
Q
what is the primary medical cause?
A
parkinson’s
3
Q
what is the location of lesion?
A
basal ganglia
4
Q
what are the physical symptoms?
A
resting tremor
muscle rigidity
bradykinesia
shuffling/festinating gait
facial masking
5
Q
what are hallmark speech characteristics?
A
reduced loudness
short rushes of speech
mono pitch and loudness
increased speaking rate
