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Axial apraxia, a distinct phenomenon.

J P Lakke, T W van Weerden, A Staal-Schreinemachers

    Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Parkinson patients with turning difficulties, even with levodopa, may have apraxic movement disorders. Specific strategies can help, but physical therapy may not fully restore axial rotation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Movement Disorders
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting motor function.
    • Levodopa is a cornerstone treatment for Parkinson's symptoms, including bradykinesia and rigidity.
    • Difficulties with axial rotation, particularly turning in the horizontal plane, can persist despite effective levodopa therapy.

    Observation:

    • The study presents three Parkinson's patients experiencing persistent horizontal plane turning deficits.
    • These patients showed adequate therapeutic response to levodopa treatment for other motor symptoms.
    • The axial rotation impairment was not fully resolved through conventional physiotherapy.

    Findings:

    • The observed axial movement abnormalities in these Parkinson's patients are proposed to be apraxic in nature.
    • Alternative motor strategies, external stimuli, and tactile guidance offered partial alleviation of turning difficulties.
    • The findings suggest a disconnect between dopaminergic pathways and the execution of complex axial rotation in some PD patients.

    Implications:

    • This challenges the sole reliance on dopaminergic mechanisms for all motor deficits in Parkinson's disease.
    • Understanding these apraxic components may lead to novel therapeutic approaches beyond standard pharmacological treatments.
    • Further research into the neural basis of apraxia in Parkinson's disease is warranted for improved patient management.

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