What's Shaking? Evaluation and Management of Movement Disorders Following Stroke and Brain Injury-What's Shaking? Evaluation and Management of Movement Disorders Following Stroke and Brain Injury

What's Shaking? Evaluation and Management of Movement Disorders Following Stroke and Brain Injury

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Video Summary

The video discusses the evaluation and management of movement disorders, specifically tremors and hemibolism, following stroke or brain injury. Two cases are presented as examples, and different types of tremors and their characteristics are explained, such as body distribution, activation, and frequency. The importance of considering the differential diagnosis of tremors and ruling out other etiologies is emphasized. The use of surface electromyography recordings to confirm the presence of tremor and determine its frequency is also mentioned.<br /><br />The video addresses the challenges of treating movement disorders in patients with limited access to specialists. Various treatment options are discussed, including medications, physical and occupational therapy, and botulinum toxin injections. Surgical options like deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound are also mentioned. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is emphasized, along with the consideration of psychiatric management and psychological counseling.<br /><br />Overall, the video stresses the importance of early and aggressive treatment for post-stroke and brain injury movement disorders.<br /><br />Unfortunately, there are no specific credits mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

movement disorders

tremors

hemibolism

stroke

brain injury

differential diagnosis

surface electromyography

treatment options

multidisciplinary approach

deep brain stimulation

aggressive treatment