Hello, welcome to another episode of OT Conversations with Hao, your occupational therapist. In this insightful episode, Hao dives deep into the basal ganglia, a crucial part of the brain involved in various movement disorders. Learn about the symptoms such as bradykinesia, shuffling gait, resting tremors, choreiform movements, and dystonia that are indicative of basal ganglia dysfunction, commonly seen in conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Hao also shares effective therapeutic strategies to manage these symptoms, emphasizing the importance of movement, rhythm, and sensory stimulation in the rehabilitation process. If you found this discussion helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, share with your friends, and join our conversation on managing basal ganglia-related symptoms. #RIOTConversations #OccupationalTherapy #BasalGanglia #MovementDisorders
00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:11 Understanding Basal Ganglia 01:11 Symptoms of Basal Ganglia Disorders 02:26 Movement Disorders Explained 05:16 Dystonia and Other Symptoms 07:31 Managing Basal Ganglia Symptoms 09:15 Conclusion and Farewell
