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Slowness and Stiffness
Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) is a separate symptom to stiffness and rigidity; but these symptoms can impact each other.
A recent survey highlighted some common features of slowness of movement and stiffness and rigidity:
Slowness of movement
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- Poor mobility
- Legs not moving
- Reduced reaction time
- Standing still
Stiffness and rigidity
- Muscle tension/tightness
- Reduced flexibility
- Mask-like face (often noticed as a reduction in smiling)
- Dystonia (painful muscle spasms sometimes described as cramping, curling or seizing up)
Sofa to Standing
Foot dystonia
