Parkinsonism vs. Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Are you or a loved one struggling to understand Parkinsonism? Today, we’re diving deep into Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)—the most common diagnosis when you have Parkinsonism but not Parkinson’s disease, and it’s not caused by medication side effects. 🧠 If you want to skip ahead to the PSP section, click the timestamp in the description below.

In this video, we’ll cover:
✅ What is Parkinsonism?
✅ How it differs from Parkinson’s disease.
✅ The red flags of Parkinsonism and why diagnosing PSP is crucial.
✅ The symptoms, subtypes, and prognosis of PSP.
✅ Practical advice on finding the right specialist and tests for an accurate diagnosis.


Key Highlights:
• Medications That Cause Parkinsonism
• PSP vs. Parkinson's Disease: A simple comparison table.
• What to Expect with PSP: Prognosis



Discover valuable insights into complex movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions by watching these real patient cases

Click below to explore each video:

1. Parkinsonism with MSA-P Features (15:35)
Observe a patient with parkinsonism, orthostatic hypotension, inspiratory sighs, and postural finger polyminimyoclonus, consistent with multiple system atrophy, parkinsonian type (MSA-P).
2. PSP-Richardson Syndrome (37:17)
Learn about the clinical features of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) with Richardson's syndrome, including walking patterns and vertical eye movement palsy.
3. PSP with Corticobasal Syndrome (PSP-CBS) (55:42)
Delve into a case of PSP predominantly presenting with corticobasal syndrome, showcasing its unique motor and cognitive (language) challenges.

Click on each video to enhance your understanding of these rare neurological disorders. Perfect for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and patients seeking detailed, evidence-based information.

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Video Chapters:

1. Introduction – 0:00
2. What is Parkinsonism? – 1:13
3. Medications That Can Cause Parkinsonism – 5:51
4. Red Flags in Parkinson's Disease – 10:58
5. Understanding PSP: When to suspect PSP? – 34:40
6. PSP Subtypes & Symptoms – 41:12
7. Diagnosis & tests – 56:20 & 1:00:15
8. PSP Prognosis – 1:05:04



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Dr. Z

Luis E. Zayas, MD PT
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Board-certified internist and neurologist by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Neuro Critical Care.

*Former New Jersey and Puerto Rico licensed physical therapist.