Hemiballismus

Tips from survivors: “Keeping my movements slow and supported helps me stay safer when it happens.”

A movement disorder causing sudden, involuntary, flinging movements on one side of the body.

Large, jerky movements of the arm or leg that can be forceful and unpredictable, often interfering with daily activities.

Stroke affects the subthalamic nucleus or related motor pathways, disrupting movement control.

Rare, but can occur in certain types of stroke affecting deep brain structures.

Medications to reduce involuntary movements, physical therapy, and safety strategies to prevent injury.

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