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Movement - dysfunctional
 
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Definition Dysfunctional movement is the loss of ability to do learned motor tasks.
Alternative Names Inability to perform useful movements; Dysfunctional movements; Apraxia
Considerations The extent and location of the neurological lesion will determine the severity and duration of this fairly uncommon symptom. Apraxia occurs in many forms including a failure to understand the use of an object, inability to use an object or perform a task, inability to do something because of forgetting the command, or the inability to control speech muscles and speak understandably.
Common Causes
  • Dementia
  • Stroke
  • Hemodialysis
  • (prolonged)
  • Neurodegenerative illness
  • Brain tumor
  • Home Care Safety measures should be taken to compensate for weakness , confusion , sensory deficiencies, or seizures that may accompany this problem. Participation in normal activities is encouraged. Extreme patience should be exercised with people who suffer from apraxia. Take time to demonstrate tasks and allow sufficient time for the afflicted person to perform the task. Avoid complex directions.
    Call your health care provider if Call your health care provider if there is unexplained and persistent lack of ability to do simple, routine acts.
    What to expect at your health care provider's office The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. If there are seizures , the patient will be stabilized first. Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:
  • Do you undergo
  • hemodialysis (for chronic kidney failure )?
  • What other symptoms are also present? Especially, is there:
  • Confusion
  • or disorientation
  • Memory loss
  • Weakness
  • or
  • paralysis of any body part
  • Numbness
  • or
  • tingling of any body part
  • Seizures
  • The physical examination will include emphasis on examination of the nervous system. Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
  • CT scan or MRI of the head
  • or affected area
  • Blood tests
  • Lumbar puncture
  • X-ray
  • Referral to a physical therapist and sometimes an occupational therapist may be indicated. After seeing your health care provider: If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of dysfunctional movement, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
      

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