Less or absent arm swing (on one side of the body or both).A narrow base of support (feet too close together).Less trunk movement (especially rotation).There are many PD-related walking changes: Changes in voice volume (e.g., when told to speak louder, a person with PD may feel they are shouting).Lack of movement (e.g., an arm that does not swing during walking).Slowness or smallness of movements (e.g., when told to make the movement bigger, a person with PD may feel the movement is now “too big”).

Finishing one movement before beginning the next (e.g., not completely turning around before sitting down)Ĭhanges in the sensory system also lead to challenges, particularly noticing and correcting movement and voice issues, including the following:.Linking different movements to accomplish one task (e.g., moving from sitting to standing).

Movements are bradykinetic (too slow) or hypokinetic (too small).Ĭhanges in the movement system lead to challenges controlling movements, including the following: People with PD have trouble regulating the speed and/or size of their movements. Parkinson’s Disease Is a Movement and Sensory Disorder Turning becomes challenging, often leading to a freezing episode and sometimes a fall. Feet begin to shuffle, and performing two tasks at once becomes more difficult. Especially as Parkinson’s advances, it may bring with it a variety of symptoms that are uncommon in early stages, such as problems with walking (gait abnormalities) and poor balance (postural instability). Individuals with PD tend to lose their automatic movements. They can walk and talk and carry bags, purses and plates of food without difficulty. Their arms naturally swing, and their feet naturally land on the heels with each step. People without PD do not think about their walking.

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