Is a Hypokinetic Person Extremely Overactive? A Guide to Movement Disorders
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Derived from the Greek words *hypo* (meaning 'under') and *kinesis* (meaning 'movement'), the term hypokinetic refers to a state of abnormally diminished motor activity. So, is a hypokinetic person extremely overactive? Absolutely not—the two concepts are direct opposites, a common misconception that deserves clarification.
