Podcast about Myoclonus with Prof. de Koning-Tijssen

In the podcast series, Prof. de Koning-Tijssen explains that these jerks can have various causes, and that careful observation of symptoms is crucial. She also discusses how measurements like brain scans and muscle signals (EMG) help to better understand where the jerks originate from. According to her, collaboration between doctors and researchers is necessary to develop better treatments. The podcast provides a clear overview of myoclonus, explaining why it is so difficult to recognize and why it is important for different specialists, such as neurologists and movement disorder experts, to work together. It is very useful for healthcare providers who want to understand this condition better and provide the right treatment.

So far, two episodes have been recorded in the podcast series about myoclonus. You can listen to them via the links below:

• Myoclonus and new classification

• Myoclonus and electrophysiological research