Apraxia

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Apraxia is defined as a disorder of the execution of voluntary, purposeful, and coordinated movements despite intact motor function. There is neither paralysis nor ataxia. Involuntary movements can be performed in a coordinated manner. The impairment may affect facial expressions (facial apraxia), speech (apraxia of the speech organs), or use of the extremities.

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  • Text changed: “Apraxia is defined as a disorder of executing voluntary, purposeful, and coordinated movements despite intact motor function. Neither paralysis nor ataxia is present. Involuntary movements can be performed in a coordinated manner. The affected functions may include facial expressions (facial apraxia), speech (apraxia of the speech apparatus), or use of the extremities.”“Apraxia is defined as a disorder of the execution of voluntary, purposeful, and coordinated movements despite intact motor function. There is neither paralysis nor ataxia. Involuntary movements can be performed in a coordinated manner. The impairment may affect facial expressions (facial apraxia), speech (apraxia of the speech organs), or use of the extremities.”
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