A review of treatment methods for movement disorders

Movement is a critical component of human functionality, influencing daily activities and overall quality of life. For this reason, precise and complete execution of the movements is extremely important. However, traumatic and non-traumatic pathologies can impair neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems, leading to motor dysfunction. Accurate etiological diagnosis and evidence-based therapeutic strategies are crucial in managing movement disorders, whether through restorative treatment or symptomatic relief. This study investigates the multifactorial pathogenesis of movement disorders and provides a comprehensive review of current therapeutic approaches, including rehabilitation strategies, pharmacological management, surgical interventions, and emerging treatment modalities. The selection of accurate, patient-specific therapeutic interventions enables clinicians to optimize motor function and minimize disability in patients with movement disorders.

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Behavioural Brain Research
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2025-12-04
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2025.115979
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Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
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A review of treatment methods for movement disorders

Selim Afşar, Mahdi Khezri
Behavioural Brain Research
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
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A review of treatment methods for movement disorders

Selim Afşar, Mahdi Khezri
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Abstract

Movement is a critical component of human functionality, influencing daily activities and overall quality of life. For this reason, precise and complete execution of the movements is extremely important. However, traumatic and non-traumatic pathologies can impair neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems, leading to motor dysfunction. Accurate etiological diagnosis and evidence-based therapeutic strategies are crucial in managing movement disorders, whether through restorative treatment or symptomatic relief. This study investigates the multifactorial pathogenesis of movement disorders and provides a comprehensive review of current therapeutic approaches, including rehabilitation strategies, pharmacological management, surgical interventions, and emerging treatment modalities. The selection of accurate, patient-specific therapeutic interventions enables clinicians to optimize motor function and minimize disability in patients with movement disorders.

Behavioural Brain ResearchVol. 500
Islamic Azad University of Najafabad (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
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