How is dexterity affected by Parkinson's?

How is dexterity affected by Parkinson's?

Neal Hermanowicz (Director of the Movement Disorders Program) gives expert video advice on: How is dexterity affected by Parkinson's?; How does Parksinson's affect the skin?; How does Parkinson's affect body weight? and more...

Dexterity, or an alteration of dexterity, is often a very early finding in Parkinsons disease. People will notice, for example, that they're having difficulty with their handwriting. It's a very indication that something might be wrong. Handwriting becomes less legible and perhaps smaller in size, and other small movements of the fingers, just this sort of finger tapping type of movement, is often affected early in the course of Parkinsons disease. It can be showing itself in the daily routines in subtle ways, such as fastening buttons or doing other small motor movements.