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What are the cardinal motor signs of Parkinson's disease?
What are the cardinal motor signs of Parkinson's disease?
What term is used to describe the predominance of mild rigidity, gegenhalten and bradykinesia in the lower limbs of some patients?
What term is used to describe the predominance of mild rigidity, gegenhalten and bradykinesia in the lower limbs of some patients?
What is the common term used to describe the rigid akinetic gait disorder seen in Parkinson's disease?
What is the common term used to describe the rigid akinetic gait disorder seen in Parkinson's disease?
Which treatment option is often the only choice for patients with lower body parkinsonism?
Which treatment option is often the only choice for patients with lower body parkinsonism?
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What sign may be present in patients with causal treatment available, such as shunting in normal pressure hydrocephalus?
What sign may be present in patients with causal treatment available, such as shunting in normal pressure hydrocephalus?
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Which motor symptoms initially affect only one side of the body and then spread to the other side in the majority of Parkinson's disease patients?
Which motor symptoms initially affect only one side of the body and then spread to the other side in the majority of Parkinson's disease patients?
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Which type of gait pattern in Parkinson's disease is referred to as festination?
Which type of gait pattern in Parkinson's disease is referred to as festination?
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What is a characteristic feature of hemiparkinsonism in terms of gait?
What is a characteristic feature of hemiparkinsonism in terms of gait?
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Why do patients with Parkinson's disease find it easier to climb up stairs than to walk on a level surface?
Why do patients with Parkinson's disease find it easier to climb up stairs than to walk on a level surface?
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What is the dominant cause of falls in Parkinson's disease?
What is the dominant cause of falls in Parkinson's disease?
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What happens when PD patients perform other tasks simultaneously, such as walking while talking?
What happens when PD patients perform other tasks simultaneously, such as walking while talking?
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In which phase of Parkinson's disease does freezing typically occur when linked to periods with loss of levodopa response?
In which phase of Parkinson's disease does freezing typically occur when linked to periods with loss of levodopa response?
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What are some possible causes of rigid akinetic gait disorder in Parkinson's disease, when it presents early in the disease course?
What are some possible causes of rigid akinetic gait disorder in Parkinson's disease, when it presents early in the disease course?
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Which of the following neurodegenerative conditions responds less well to dopaminergic therapy than Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following neurodegenerative conditions responds less well to dopaminergic therapy than Parkinson's disease?
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What is a characteristic postural abnormality associated with multiple system atrophy (MSA) that may further impair gait?
What is a characteristic postural abnormality associated with multiple system atrophy (MSA) that may further impair gait?
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Which of the following is a relevant clinical manifestation of the classical clinical type of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)?
Which of the following is a relevant clinical manifestation of the classical clinical type of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)?
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What is a possible cause of secondary dystonias affecting gait in adulthood?
What is a possible cause of secondary dystonias affecting gait in adulthood?
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How do sensory tricks, such as resting one’s hand on one’s neck, affect dystonic gait in some patients?
How do sensory tricks, such as resting one’s hand on one’s neck, affect dystonic gait in some patients?
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Which type of gait disorder may lead to inconsistent clinical neurological findings, a lack of persistence of symptoms, and temporary complete resolution while the patient feels unobserved or distracted?
Which type of gait disorder may lead to inconsistent clinical neurological findings, a lack of persistence of symptoms, and temporary complete resolution while the patient feels unobserved or distracted?
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What is a specific clinical sign that may point towards a functional nature of a gait disorder?
What is a specific clinical sign that may point towards a functional nature of a gait disorder?
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What is a potential cause for a bizarre walking pattern that may lead to an erroneous diagnosis of a psychogenic gait disorder?
What is a potential cause for a bizarre walking pattern that may lead to an erroneous diagnosis of a psychogenic gait disorder?
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What behavior has been identified as highly specific for functional gait disorders?
What behavior has been identified as highly specific for functional gait disorders?
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What is considered a fundamental function that determines human life almost as much as speech, higher cognitive abilities, and use of complex tools?
What is considered a fundamental function that determines human life almost as much as speech, higher cognitive abilities, and use of complex tools?
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What approach has NOT yet been proven to be efficacious for patients with functional gait disorders?
What approach has NOT yet been proven to be efficacious for patients with functional gait disorders?
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What is the characteristic gait pattern of choreatic gait disorder?
What is the characteristic gait pattern of choreatic gait disorder?
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Which neurological disorder mainly affects the muscles of the lower extremities and the trunk, particularly during standing?
Which neurological disorder mainly affects the muscles of the lower extremities and the trunk, particularly during standing?
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What is the typical cause of myoclonic gait disorder in older age groups?
What is the typical cause of myoclonic gait disorder in older age groups?
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What is a possible consequence of unilateral lesions in the thalamus or lenticular nucleus?
What is a possible consequence of unilateral lesions in the thalamus or lenticular nucleus?
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What medication may show mild benefits for patients with orthostatic tremor?
What medication may show mild benefits for patients with orthostatic tremor?
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What is a common feature of acute vestibular disturbances?
What is a common feature of acute vestibular disturbances?
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