Parkinsons Disease

Question 1

Definition: parkinsons

Answer 1

Mvmt disorder involving the progressive degeneration of nerve tissue + a reduction in neurotransmitters production in the CNS

Question 2

What neurotransmitter involved

Answer 2

Dopamine

Question 3

Signs + symptoms

Answer 3

Primary
~resting tremor
~brady kinesia
~rigidity
~ non specific of wkness, achyness + fatigue
~ poor postural reflexes
Secondary
~Festinating gait
~Dysfunction with speech + eating
~sleep disorders
~ depression
~ mental degradation

Question 4

Brady kinesia

Answer 4

Difficulty initiating or sustaining mvmt
~ some people experience “freezing phenomenon- sudden inability to move feet as if they are rooted to the ground

Question 5

Festinating gait

Answer 5

Small steps + leaning forward

Question 6

Micrographia

Answer 6

Progressive shrinking + cramping of handwriting

Question 7

Parkinsons
Stage 1

Answer 7

●Unilaterally presentation
●rigidity or tremors may be present
● if mild symptoms, no specific tx
● if moderate symptoms present, massage + physio used