Medical Mnemonics – Common Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Medical Mnemonics – Parkinson’s Disease

It’s Medical Mnemonics Monday! Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that, in the early stages, is characterized by mild signs that are often missed. These signs can be remembered by the mnemonic “SMART”

• S = Shuffling-Gait
• M = Mask-like Face
• A = Akinesia
• R = Rigidity
• T = Tremor

You can see a list of our previous Medical Mnemonics here.