The neuropsychology of movement and movement disorders: Neuroanatomical and cognitive considerations

Authors

Kathleen Y. Haaland, The University of New Mexico
Richard P. Dum, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pratik K. Mutha, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Peter L. Strick, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Alexander I. Tröster, Barrow Neurological Institute

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This paper highlights major developments over the past two to three decades in the neuropsychology of movement and its disorders. We focus on studies in healthy individuals and patients, which have identified cognitive contributions to movement control and animal work that has delineated the neural circuitry that makes these interactions possible. We cover advances in three major areas: (1) the neuroanatomical aspects of the “motor” system with an emphasis on multiple parallel circuits that include cortical, corticostriate, and corticocerebellar connections; (2) behavioral paradigms that have enabled an appreciation of the cognitive influences on the preparation and execution of movement; and (3) hemispheric differences (exemplified by limb praxis, motor sequencing, and motor learning). Finally, we discuss the clinical implications of this work, and make suggestions for future research in this area.

Publication Date

10-1-2017

Publication Title

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

ISSN

13556177

E-ISSN

14697661

Volume

23

Issue

9-10 Special Issue

First Page

768

Last Page

777

PubMed ID

29198273

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1017/S1355617717000698

Recommended Citation

Haaland, Kathleen Y.; Dum, Richard P.; Mutha, Pratik K.; Strick, Peter L.; and Tröster, Alexander I., "The neuropsychology of movement and movement disorders: Neuroanatomical and cognitive considerations" (2017). Clinical Neuropsychology. 134.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neuropsychology/134