Phase 3 trial results show levacetylleucine improves SARA scores in patients with the rare disorder ataxia-telangiectasia.

1 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Hospital Organization Higashisaitama National Hospital, Saitama, Japan 2 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, ...

Could an anomaly in the developing brain explain motor difficulties occurring decades later in people with rare movement disorders? These are the genetics being investigated by researchers at ...

Home-based high-intensity aerobic training was associated with greater improvement in cerebellar ataxia symptoms, fitness, and fatigue compared with guidelines-recommended balance training in a ...

Cerebellum (Latin: "little brain") in orange. Cerebellar means "relating to the cerebellum." Source: 3dMediSphere / Shutterstock Since the 1970s, I've been intrigued by the cerebellum's role in peak ...

Because the cerebellum is responsible for muscle coordination and balance, people suffering from ataxia typically have difficulty maintaining their balance when standing or walking. As a result, such ...

When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often ...

Dysdiadochokinesia is the inability to perform quick, alternating movements, such as opening and closing a fist or tapping a foot. It is usually a symptom of an underlying health condition that ...

Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye ...