It results from dysfunction of the brain areas responsible for the coordination of movements.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Overview

What Is Ataxia?

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Adaptive Devices

Hereditary ataxia gets worse over time.

Living With Ataxia Patient Community

This community is all about support for ataxia.

Joseph Bennington-Castro is a science writer based in Hawaii.

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