Mobility and balance are often the first areas to be affected by MJD. This is because the disease damages the brain’s cerebellum — this is the part of the brain that controls movement, balance and muscle tone.
Click on the 'read' button below to open up the 'movement and mobility symptoms, treatment & support strategies' booklet. Click on the arrows (< >) to move through the pages.
Select the 'Mobility & Movement Help Sheet' button to access further information about mobility and movement issues for people living with MJD.