Parkinson's disease (PD): muscular features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Parkinson's disease (PD): muscular features. This is reduced isokinetic strength in PD. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Muscular weakness

  • This is reduced isokinetic strength in PD
  • It is not related to tremor or rigidity
  • It may be influenced by bradykinesia
  • It occurs later in the disease course
  • It is worse with heavier rather than lighter loads
  • It presents with reduced walking speed and falls

Myopathy: features

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References

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  2. Nogaki H, Kakinuma S, Morimatsu M. Muscle weakness in Parkinson's disease: a follow-up study. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2001; 8:57-62.
  3. Allen NE, Canning CG, Sherrington C, Fung VS. Bradykinesia, muscle weakness and reduced muscle power in Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord 2009; 24:1344-1351.
  4. Allen NE, Sherrington C, Canning CG, Fung VS. Reduced muscle power is associated with slower walking velocity and falls in people with Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2010; 16:261-264.
  5. Spuler S, Krug H, Klein C, et al. Myopathy causing camptocormia in idiopathic Parkinson's disease: a multidisciplinary approach. Mov Disord 2010; 25:552-559.
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