title: Psychomotor disadaptation syndrome. A new clinical entity in geriatric patients.
abstract: Psychomotor Disadaptation Syndrome (PDS) is characterized by backward disequilibrium in a sitting and standing position, reactional hypertonia, an alteration of postural reactions, gait modifications, and fear of falling. PDS may be the result of a loss of postural reserves, reaching a frailty threshold that does not allow subjects to maintain an adequate functional level. This clinical picture may be associated with frontal-subcortical dysfunction in which microangiopathy could play a key role. PDS may be triggered by numerous factors, such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, falls, and bed rest. In addition to medical and neurological evaluations, a specific rehabilitation program is one of the most important aspects of the management of patients showing PDS.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional et Universite de Dijon, France.
authors.forename: France
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mourey
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Manckoundia
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Martin-Arveux
authors.forename: Beatrice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tavernier-Vidal
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pfitzenmeyer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance; D011187:Posture; D011596:Psychomotor Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome