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Parkinsonism physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

An examination may show:

  • Difficulty starting or finishing voluntary movements
  • Jerky, stiff movements
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Parkinson’s tremors
  • Variation in heart rate

Reflexes should be normal.

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