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Motor Disorders

MedGen UID:
852447
•Concept ID:
C0221163
•
Disease or Syndrome

Definition

Motor skills deficits that significantly and persistently interfere with ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING appropriate to chronological age. (from DSM-5) [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVMotor Disorders

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Evidence-Based, Implementable Motor Rehabilitation Guidelines for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy.
Demont A, Gedda M, Lager C, de Lattre C, Gary Y, Keroulle E, Feuillerat B, Caudan H, Sancelme Z, Isapof A, Viehweger E, Chatelin M, Hochard M, Boivin J, Vurpillat P, Genès N, de Boissezon X, Fontaine A, Brochard S
Neurology 2022 Aug 16;99(7):283-297. Epub 2022 Jun 24 doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000200936. PMID: 35750497
Recent advances in dysphagia management.
Triggs J, Pandolfino J
F1000Res 2019;8 Epub 2019 Aug 29 doi: 10.12688/f1000research.18900.1. PMID: 31508201Free PMC Article
Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
Lefaucheur JP, Antal A, Ayache SS, Benninger DH, Brunelin J, Cogiamanian F, Cotelli M, De Ridder D, Ferrucci R, Langguth B, Marangolo P, Mylius V, Nitsche MA, Padberg F, Palm U, Poulet E, Priori A, Rossi S, Schecklmann M, Vanneste S, Ziemann U, Garcia-Larrea L, Paulus W
Clin Neurophysiol 2017 Jan;128(1):56-92. Epub 2016 Oct 29 doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2016.10.087. PMID: 27866120

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Neurogenetic motor disorders.
Younger DS
Handb Clin Neurol 2023;195:183-250. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-98818-6.00003-0. PMID: 37562870
The efficacy of dance for improving motor impairments, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Carapellotti AM, Stevenson R, Doumas M
PLoS One 2020;15(8):e0236820. Epub 2020 Aug 5 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236820. PMID: 32756578Free PMC Article
Red flags of low back pain.
DePalma MG
JAAPA 2020 Aug;33(8):8-11. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000684112.91641.4c. PMID: 32740106
Is Motor Impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder Distinct From Developmental Coordination Disorder? A Report From the SPARK Study.
Bhat AN
Phys Ther 2020 Apr 17;100(4):633-644. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz190. PMID: 32154876Free PMC Article
The benefits and mechanisms of exercise training for Parkinson's disease.
Feng YS, Yang SD, Tan ZX, Wang MM, Xing Y, Dong F, Zhang F
Life Sci 2020 Mar 15;245:117345. Epub 2020 Jan 22 doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117345. PMID: 31981631

Diagnosis

Neurogenetic motor disorders.
Younger DS
Handb Clin Neurol 2023;195:183-250. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-98818-6.00003-0. PMID: 37562870
Red flags of low back pain.
DePalma MG
JAAPA 2020 Aug;33(8):8-11. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000684112.91641.4c. PMID: 32740106
Recent advances in dysphagia management.
Triggs J, Pandolfino J
F1000Res 2019;8 Epub 2019 Aug 29 doi: 10.12688/f1000research.18900.1. PMID: 31508201Free PMC Article
Infantile-onset Pompe disease: Diagnosis and management.
Bay LB, Denzler I, Durand C, Eiroa H, Frabasil J, Fainboim A, Maxit C, Schenone A, Spécola N
Arch Argent Pediatr 2019 Aug 1;117(4):271-278. doi: 10.5546/aap.2019.eng.271. PMID: 31339275
Evaluation of child development: beyond the neuromotor aspect.
Eickmann SH, Emond AM, Lima M
J Pediatr (Rio J) 2016 May-Jun;92(3 Suppl 1):S71-83. Epub 2016 Mar 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2016.01.007. PMID: 27012923

Therapy

Red flags of low back pain.
DePalma MG
JAAPA 2020 Aug;33(8):8-11. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000684112.91641.4c. PMID: 32740106
Efficacy of Supporting Play Exploration and Early Development Intervention in the First Months of Life for Infants Born Very Preterm: 3-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol.
Dusing SC, Burnsed JC, Brown SE, Harper AD, Hendricks-Munoz KD, Stevenson RD, Thacker LR, Molinini RM
Phys Ther 2020 Aug 12;100(8):1343-1352. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa077. PMID: 32329778Free PMC Article
Botulinum Toxin Type A in Dental Medicine.
Muñoz Lora VRM, Del Bel Cury AA, Jabbari B, Lacković Z
J Dent Res 2019 Dec;98(13):1450-1457. Epub 2019 Sep 18 doi: 10.1177/0022034519875053. PMID: 31533008
Phytotherapy in treatment of Parkinson's disease: a review.
Rabiei Z, Solati K, Amini-Khoei H
Pharm Biol 2019 Dec;57(1):355-362. doi: 10.1080/13880209.2019.1618344. PMID: 31141426Free PMC Article
Interventions to improve gross motor performance in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a meta-analysis.
Lucas BR, Elliott EJ, Coggan S, Pinto RZ, Jirikowic T, McCoy SW, Latimer J
BMC Pediatr 2016 Nov 29;16(1):193. doi: 10.1186/s12887-016-0731-6. PMID: 27899082Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome After Brain Tumor Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Palmisciano P, Haider AS, Balasubramanian K, Dadario NB, Robertson FC, Silverstein JW, D'Amico RS
World Neurosurg 2022 Sep;165:160-171.e2. Epub 2022 Jun 22 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.080. PMID: 35752423
Natural history of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease and the long-duration response to levodopa.
Cilia R, Cereda E, Akpalu A, Sarfo FS, Cham M, Laryea R, Obese V, Oppon K, Del Sorbo F, Bonvegna S, Zecchinelli AL, Pezzoli G
Brain 2020 Aug 1;143(8):2490-2501. doi: 10.1093/brain/awaa181. PMID: 32844196Free PMC Article
Predicting Upper Limb Motor Impairment Recovery after Stroke: A Mixture Model.
van der Vliet R, Selles RW, Andrinopoulou ER, Nijland R, Ribbers GM, Frens MA, Meskers C, Kwakkel G
Ann Neurol 2020 Mar;87(3):383-393. Epub 2020 Jan 25 doi: 10.1002/ana.25679. PMID: 31925838Free PMC Article
Prediction of motor recovery after stroke: advances in biomarkers.
Stinear CM
Lancet Neurol 2017 Oct;16(10):826-836. Epub 2017 Sep 12 doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(17)30283-1. PMID: 28920888
Evaluation of child development: beyond the neuromotor aspect.
Eickmann SH, Emond AM, Lima M
J Pediatr (Rio J) 2016 May-Jun;92(3 Suppl 1):S71-83. Epub 2016 Mar 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jped.2016.01.007. PMID: 27012923

Clinical prediction guides

Motor Control: A Conceptual Framework for Rehabilitation.
Levin MF, Piscitelli D
Motor Control 2022 Oct 1;26(4):497-517. Epub 2022 Jul 8 doi: 10.1123/mc.2022-0026. PMID: 35894963
Six-Month Community-Based Brisk Walking and Balance Exercise Alleviates Motor Symptoms and Promotes Functions in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mak MKY, Wong-Yu ISK
J Parkinsons Dis 2021;11(3):1431-1441. doi: 10.3233/JPD-202503. PMID: 33967056
Natural history of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease and the long-duration response to levodopa.
Cilia R, Cereda E, Akpalu A, Sarfo FS, Cham M, Laryea R, Obese V, Oppon K, Del Sorbo F, Bonvegna S, Zecchinelli AL, Pezzoli G
Brain 2020 Aug 1;143(8):2490-2501. doi: 10.1093/brain/awaa181. PMID: 32844196Free PMC Article
Is Motor Impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder Distinct From Developmental Coordination Disorder? A Report From the SPARK Study.
Bhat AN
Phys Ther 2020 Apr 17;100(4):633-644. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz190. PMID: 32154876Free PMC Article
Prediction of motor recovery after stroke: advances in biomarkers.
Stinear CM
Lancet Neurol 2017 Oct;16(10):826-836. Epub 2017 Sep 12 doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(17)30283-1. PMID: 28920888

Recent systematic reviews

Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome After Brain Tumor Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Palmisciano P, Haider AS, Balasubramanian K, Dadario NB, Robertson FC, Silverstein JW, D'Amico RS
World Neurosurg 2022 Sep;165:160-171.e2. Epub 2022 Jun 22 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.080. PMID: 35752423
Localized muscle vibration in the treatment of motor impairment and spasticity in post-stroke patients: a systematic review.
Avvantaggiato C, Casale R, Cinone N, Facciorusso S, Turitto A, Stuppiello L, Picelli A, Ranieri M, Intiso D, Fiore P, Ciritella C, Santamato A
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2021 Feb;57(1):44-60. Epub 2020 Oct 28 doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.20.06390-X. PMID: 33111513
The efficacy of dance for improving motor impairments, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Carapellotti AM, Stevenson R, Doumas M
PLoS One 2020;15(8):e0236820. Epub 2020 Aug 5 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236820. PMID: 32756578Free PMC Article
Pharmacological and neurosurgical interventions for managing dystonia in cerebral palsy: a systematic review.
Fehlings D, Brown L, Harvey A, Himmelmann K, Lin JP, Macintosh A, Mink JW, Monbaliu E, Rice J, Silver J, Switzer L, Walters I
Dev Med Child Neurol 2018 Apr;60(4):356-366. Epub 2018 Feb 6 doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13652. PMID: 29405267
Interventions to improve gross motor performance in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a meta-analysis.
Lucas BR, Elliott EJ, Coggan S, Pinto RZ, Jirikowic T, McCoy SW, Latimer J
BMC Pediatr 2016 Nov 29;16(1):193. doi: 10.1186/s12887-016-0731-6. PMID: 27899082Free PMC Article

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