Morbus Parkinson / Parkinson's Disease (PD) & Motor symptoms

Overview of Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Morbus Parkinson / Parkinson's Disease (PD) is characterized by a classical triad of motor symptoms:

• bradykinesia,


• rest tremor, and


• rigidity (1) ).

These symptoms form the basis for diagnosing PD, alongside other manifestations such as Postural instability and difficulty with walking and gait (2)

Motor Symptoms and Pathophysiology

The motor symptoms of PD, including muscle rigidity, bradykinesia, tremor, and postural instability, are primarily due to dopaminergic changes in the brain (3). The…