Movement disorder

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degenerative motor system disease, neuromuscular disorder

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• 3 Stereotypic movement disorder is a disorder of childhood involving repetitive, nonfunctional motor behavior (e.
• Periodic limb movement disorder is classified as a parasomnia or disorders of arousal.
• The primary symptom ofrestless legs syndromeis insomnia (inability to sleep), whereasperiodic leg movement disorderis a well-recognized cause of excessive daytime sleepiness.
• The term rythmic movement disorder is preferred as different body areas may be involved in the movement activity.
• Periodic limb movement disorder is characterized by periodic episodes of repetitive and highly stereotyped limb movements that occur during sleep.

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