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Movement - uncontrolled or slow   

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Alternative names:

Dystonia; Involuntary slow and twisting movements; Choreoathetosis; Leg and arm movements - uncontrollable; Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups; Arm and leg movements - uncontrollable; Athetosis; Athetoid movements

Definition:

Uncontrolled or slow movement is defined as an impairment of the muscle tone (usually in large muscle groups), causing slow involuntary contractions of the head, limbs, trunk, or neck.

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