Background and purpose: Cerebellar ataxia (CA) is a condition that can present with a
multitude of motor and non-motor symptoms (posture and gait alterations, tremor, muscle …

This series of articles for rehabilitation in practice aims to cover a knowledge element of the
rehabilitation medicine curriculum. Nevertheless they are intended to be of interest to a …

Cerebellar disorders (which include congenital, hereditary and acquired conditions) lead to
several symptoms that may vary with the cause but typically include ataxia. The term ataxia …

Cerebellar disorders primarily affect motor functions and can lead to significant and serious
restrictions in activities of daily living. Possibilities for medical interventions are rare and …

Disorders of the cerebellum affect motor functions in a variety of ways and can lead to
significant and severe limitations in activities of daily living. Possibilities for medical …

Cerebellar ataxias represent a group of heterogeneous disorders impacting on activities of
daily living and quality of life. Various therapies have been proposed to improve symptoms …

Publisher Summary The term “cerebellar ataxia” encompasses various forms of cerebellar
disorders encountered during daily practice. The scope of this chapter is to give an overview …

The cerebellum is a unique structure that is densely connected to both motor and nonmotor
regions of the brain and plays a critical role in coordinating and adapting movements. The …

Opinion statement There is nothing more discouraging than for a patient to be given a
specific diagnosis, then to be told that there is nothing that can be done. Physicians are …

The cerebellum plays an integral role in the control of limb and ocular movements, balance,
and walking. Cerebellar disorders may be classified as sporadic or hereditary with clinical …