Dysdiadochokinesia: What Is It, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More | Osmosis

Dysdiadochokinesia (DDK) is the medical term for an impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements (i.e., diadochokinesia). The term is from Greek dys "bad", diadochos "succeeding", kinesis "movement". We are wanting to see smooth movements between pronation and supination. We also want to compare both sides to see which parts of the brain 🧠 need some extra help. We commonly look at this with a number of other assessments after a concussion or for neurodevelopment troubles. This can a