-general body build
For example a patient with Parkinson's desease:
general assessment:
-tremor: rythmic shaking of the hand even when the hand is at rest
-slowed movement: Parkinson's desease, over time, can slow down your movements
-stiffness, muscle stiffness can limit range of motion
-impaired balance; impaired posture
-loss of automatic movements: such as blinking, smiling, swinging arms while walking
-difficulty writing; smaller handwriting
Parkinson's desease cannot be cured, but medications can help a lot.
Medications can help manage the symptoms.
Surgical interventions may be recommended in some cases; to regulate specific brain regions.
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