Freezing of Gait
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Freezing of gait is described as a brief, episodic absence or marked reduction of forward progression of the feet despite the intention to walk
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Freezing while walking
Possible causes
- Parkinson disease (PD)
A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. It occurs as a result of nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Have you had walking difficulty such as unable to take a step forward (freezing of gait)?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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References
Rahimpour S, Gaztanaga W, Yadav AP, Chang SJ, Krucoff MO, Cajigas I, Turner DA, Wang DD. Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease: Invasive and Noninvasive Neuromodulation. Neuromodulation. 2021 Jul;24(5):829-842. doi: 10.1111/ner.13347. Epub 2020 Dec 26. PMID: 33368872; PMCID: PMC8233405.
https://www.neuromodulationjournal.org/article/S1094-7159(21)06202-4/fulltext
Reviewed By:
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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