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Motor disorder

About Motor disorder

Motor disorders are malfunctions of the nervous system that cause involuntary or uncontrollable or actions of the body. These disorders can cause a lack of intended movement or an excess of involuntary movement. Symptoms of motor disorders include tremors, jerks, twitches, spasms, contractions, or gait problems. 

type of Motor disorder

The DSM-5 motor disorders include developmental coordination disorder; stereotypic movement disorder; and the tic disorders of Tourette's Disorder, persistent (chronic) motor or vocal tic disorder, and provisional tic disorde

items to help a Motor disorder

bathing aids.

walking frames.

bed levers.

toilet frames.

stair lifts.

hospital beds.

hoists

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