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[Psychomotor disadaptation syndrome].

P Manckoundia1, F Mourey, B Tavernier-Vidal

  • 1Service de médecine interne gériatrique, hôpital de Champmaillot, CHU, BP 87909, 2, rue Jules-Violle, 21079 Dijon cedex, France. patrick.manckoundia@chu-dijon.fr

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|October 27, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Psychomotor disadaptation syndrome involves impaired posture and gait due to subcortical-frontal lesions. This condition requires multidisciplinary management for aging individuals and those with chronic illnesses.

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[Psychomotor disadaptation syndrome].

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Context:

  • The psychomotor disadaptation syndrome, previously known as psychomotor regression syndrome, is a clinical condition affecting postural function, gait, and psychomotor automatisms.
  • It arises from alterations in posture and motor programming linked to subcortical-frontal lesions.

Purpose:

  • To describe the psychomotor disadaptation syndrome.
  • To present current findings on its pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies.
  • To highlight the recent name change from "psychomotor regression syndrome" to "psychomotor disadaptation syndrome".

Summary:

  • Characterized by postural impairments (e.g., retro-propulsion), gait disturbances, neurological signs (akinesia, hypertonia), and psychological issues (fear of movement, cognitive slowing, anhedonia).

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  • Occurs when the body fails to compensate for factors reducing motor reserves, including aging, chronic illnesses (degenerative/vascular), and acute functional/organic factors impacting cerebral perfusion.
  • Management necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, physiotherapeutic, and psychological interventions.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of a complex neurological and geriatric syndrome.
    • Emphasizes the need for integrated care models to address the multifaceted nature of the condition.
    • Sets the stage for future research into the syndrome's prevalence and detailed physiopathology.