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Why choose Texas movement disorder specialists?

Texas Movement Disorder Specialists also offers appointments for subspecialized care to those under 18 years old who have varoius pediatric movement …

What is a movement disorder center?

When facing a movement disorder, you want the most skilled specialists. Under the leadership of medical director Dr. George Plotkin, PhD, MD, the UT Health East Texas Movement Disorders Center has gained a reputation for excellence. Nationally ranked within the top 10 percent of programs for deep brain stimulation (DBS), patients travel to East Texas from across the state …

What is neurology solutions Movement Disorders Center?

8220 Walnut Hill Lane Building 2 Suite 516 Dallas, TX 75231 We are committed to compassionate and comprehensive care for those affected with most neurological illnesses. Belief At Texas Parkinson and Movement Disorders, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual’s needs for medical care, especially neurological.

What does the University of North Texas have to do with Parkinson's?

These disorder's can be relentlessly progressive and disabling conditions, having a tremendous impact on one's social, emotional and physical wellbeing. The Movement Disorder's Center at CTNC is led by Elizabeth L. Peckham, DO and is the most comprehensive movement disorder clinic in Central Texas. We provide full evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patient's with …

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What are the symptoms of movement disorders?

Some of the more common symptoms of movement disorders are: Gait changes. Disrupted balance. Involuntary movements, sounds or grunts. Changes in muscle strength. Muscle pain, contractions or spasms.

How does DBS affect quality of life?

DBS is known to make a tremendous difference in quality of life for people with movement or affective disorders . For instance, a patient with Parkinson’s disease is likely to gain six more hours of daily functioning time and cut the number of necessary medications in half as a result of DBS.

Belief

At Texas Parkinson and Movement Disorders, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual’s needs for medical care, especially neurological.

Goal

At Texas Parkinson and Movement Disorders, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.#N#You’ll find a lot of valuable information on the website about problems, diagnoses, and treatments related to health care.

You Are Unique

We stress the importance of designing a holistic care and management plan that is individually tailored to your needs.

What are movement disorders?

What is a movement disorder? 1 Radiological procedures, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), to rule out stroke, tumor, or other reversible causes, especially if the clinical examination showed atypical signs. 2 The Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)-DaTScan to distinguish between Essential Tremor and parkinsonian syndromes. 3 Electromyography (EMG)/Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) test if there is suspicion of nerve damage or other muscle disease. 4 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation, genetic testing and other blood or urinary tests for less common movement disorders.

What is the treatment for cerebrospinal fluid?

Depending on the movement disorder, recommended treatment procedures to address the symptoms may include: Supportive therapy. Drug therapy. Physical therapy. Occupational therapy.

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