Cerebellar Disorders | MedlinePlus

P When you play the piano or hit a tennis ball you are activating the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. Problems with the cerebellum include
- Cancer
- Genetic disorders
- Ataxias - failure of muscle control in the arms and legs that result in movement disorders
- Degeneration - disorders caused by brain cells decreasing in size or wasting away
P Treatment of cerebellar disorders depends on the cause. In some cases, there is no cure but treatment may help with symptoms.
P NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

