Functional movement disorders (FMD), previously referred to as “psychogenic” movement disorders, are characterized by abnormal movements, postures or spasms, such as shaking (irregular tremor) or ...

Tardive dyskinesia shares features with other movement disorders, such as Tourette syndrome and drug-induced Parkinsonism. But a diagnostic evaluation can reveal which condition is causing the ...

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a condition characterized by twitching, flexing, and jerking movements of the legs and arms during sleep. It’s sometimes referred to as periodic leg movement ...

Stereotypic movement disorder is a motor disorder that develops in childhood, typically before grade school, and involves repetitive, purposeless movement. Examples of stereotypic movements include ...

Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that cause problems with movement due to affect on brain. They can affect different parts of the body, including the limbs, hands, feet, facial muscles, ...

Cranial movement disorders are a common neurological problem. These disorders can be limited to the cranial muscles alone or manifest as part of a more generalized movement disorder. Cranial movement ...

Patients with psychogenic movement disorders are usually diagnosed by neurologists and referred to psychiatrists for treatment. A survey of members of the Movement Disorder Society highlights ...

While you may not notice it every day, because movement comes naturally to many, there are people whose lives are disrupted by movement disorders, a diverse group of neurological conditions that make ...

Neurocrine Biosciences said on Monday its drug failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage clinical trial in patients with a type of disorder that disrupts the brain's ability to control muscles.

Stereotypic movement disorder is a motor disorder that develops in childhood, typically before grade school, and involves repetitive, purposeless movement. Examples of stereotypic movements include ...