Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Hallucinations and Delusions

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Hallucinations and Delusions

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that can manifest with various positive symptoms, including thought, movement, and behavior disorders. These symptoms significantly disrupt cognitive and motor functions, leading to profound effects on an individual's ability to engage with the world.
Thought Disorders
Disorganized and unusual thought processes mark thought disorders in schizophrenia. One key feature is disorganized speech, where an individual's conversation includes loosely...

Alterations in Muscle Tone ll

Alterations in Muscle Tone ll

Alterations in muscle tone are common manifestations of neurological disorders and reflect dysfunction within different nervous system regions. Spasticity, paratonia, and dystonia represent distinct forms of hypertonia, each with unique mechanisms, clinical features, and diagnostic importance.CharacteristicsSpasticity happens from upper motor neuron lesions and is characterized by velocity-dependent resistance to passive movement. Clinical features include:Exaggerated deep tendon reflexesClonus...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Airway wall thickness and PRISm are associated with cognitive impairment in individuals with cigarette smoking exposure.

Respiratory research·2026

Same author

Clinical neuropsychological evaluation of patients referred from a post-COVID subspeciality clinic.

The Clinical neuropsychologist·2026

Same author

Bronchovascular texture pattern on quantitative CT reveals airway and vascular remodeling in post-COVID-19 Lungs.

Respiratory research·2026

Same author

Association of "Emptying Emphysema" with Clinical and Radiographic Features in People with Smoking History.

Annals of the American Thoracic Society·2026

Same author

Association Between Chronic PM2.5 Exposure and CT-Detected Lung Abnormalities in the SPIROMICS Cohort.

Annals of the American Thoracic Society·2026

Same author

Risk Factors for Persistent Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry.

Respiratory care·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Determining the Functional Status of the Corticospinal Tract Within One Week of Stroke

Determining the Functional Status of the Corticospinal Tract Within One Week of Stroke

Published on: February 22, 2020

Post-acute COVID-19 functional movement disorder.

Alpana Garg¹, Sachin Goyal², Alejandro P Comellas³

¹Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

|August 19, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

A rare functional movement disorder, characterized by repetitive head flexion, emerged two months after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This case underscores the potential for long-term neuropsychiatric sequelae following COVID-19.

Keywords:

COVID-19 functional movement disorder functional neurological disorder long-term effects of COVID-19 neurological manifestations post-acute sequalae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Remote Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality and Electromyography

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Remote Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality and Electromyography

Published on: January 12, 2024

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Published on: December 29, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Determining the Functional Status of the Corticospinal Tract Within One Week of Stroke

Determining the Functional Status of the Corticospinal Tract Within One Week of Stroke

Published on: February 22, 2020

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Remote Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality and Electromyography

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Remote Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality and Electromyography

Published on: January 12, 2024

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Author Spotlight: Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With a Digital Occupational Training System

Published on: December 29, 2023

Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Psychiatry

Background:

Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 are diverse, with movement disorders being relatively uncommon.
Persistent debilitating symptoms post-COVID-19 infection require further investigation.

Observation:

A 54-year-old male developed repetitive head flexion movements two months after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Initial work-up, including neurological exams and tests, revealed no organic cause.
Patient reported severe anxiety and depression, alongside other persistent symptoms like cognitive impairment and fatigue.

Findings:

The patient's condition was diagnosed as a functional movement disorder, linked to an underlying neuropsychiatric condition.
Despite extensive investigations, no definitive organic pathology was identified.
Symptoms persisted at one-year follow-up, significantly impacting quality of life.

Implications:

Functional movement disorders can be a manifestation of post-COVID-19 neuropsychiatric sequelae.
This case highlights the significant symptom burden and unmet needs of patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
Further research is needed to understand and manage these complex post-infectious neurological and psychiatric conditions.