The dominant view of cerebellar function has been that it is exclusively concerned with
motor control and coordination. Recent findings from neuroanatomical, behavioral, and …

Dystonia is a clinically and genetically highly heterogeneous neurological disorder
characterized by abnormal movements and postures caused by involuntary sustained or …

The basal ganglia and cerebellum are major subcortical structures that influence not only
movement, but putatively also cognition and affect. Both structures receive input from and …

Background The dystonias include a clinically and etiologically very diverse group of
disorders. There are both degenerative and non-degenerative subtypes resulting from …

Hyperkinetic movements are unwanted or excess movements that are frequently seen in
children with neurologic disorders. They are an important clinical finding with significant …

A role for the cerebellum in causing ataxia, a disorder characterized by uncoordinated
movement, is widely accepted. Recent work has suggested that alterations in activity …

Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary twisting movements and
postures. There are many different clinical manifestations, and many different causes. The …

Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by sustained, involuntary
movements of the head and neck. Most cases of cervical dystonia are idiopathic, with no …

The dystonias are a group of disorders defined by sustained or intermittent muscle
contractions that result in involuntary posturing or repetitive movements. There are many …

The cerebellum and the basal ganglia are major subcortical nuclei that control multiple
aspects of behavior largely through their interactions with the cerebral cortex. Discrete …