• First with hands
  • Repeat with feet
  • Diadochokinesia = ability to perform RAM
  • Dysdiadochokinesis = slow, irregular, clumsy movements

Cerebellar function (dysdiadochokinesis)

Co-ordination: Test for dysdiadochokinesis by showing the patient how to clap by alternating the palmar and dorsal surfaces of the hand. Ask them to do this as fast as possible and repeat the test with the other hand.