Parkinsonism is the generic name given to a group of conditions that feature the main characteristics of Parkinson’s, ie tremor, rigidity of muscles, mobility problems and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). About 85% of people with Parkinsonism have the most common form, Parkinson’s, with the remaining 15% having different, much rarer conditions, such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).
Because of these similarities, such conditions can be difficult to differentiate and diagnosis by an expert is essential.
