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,• Ataxia derives from the Greek word, meaning quite simply, disorde
• Ataxia is perhaps most common term used to describe motor
impairments of cerebellar origin.
, • Cerebellar ataxia is a general, comprehensive term used to describ
loss of muscle coordination as a result of cerebellar pathology.
• Ataxia may affect gait, posture, and patterns of movement and is
linked to difficulty initiating movements, as well as errors in the rat
rhythm, and timing of responses.