Unlike cognitive impairment, motor impairment affects more than the brain muscle. This symptom of CTE can eventually cause a lack of muscle control. People with CTE might start out having weak or rigid muscles or tremors as well as a hard time balancing or walking. However, eventually, they could experience a total loss of muscle movement.

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