PARKINSON'S DISEASE
- Multidisciplinary approach involving physicians, theripists and psychologists. Treatment decisions made by physician AND patient.
- Standardized and quantitative examinations
- All Day Examinations available to evaluate response to medications
- Programming of deep brain stimulators
- Active clincial and basic science research program
DYSTONIA
Dystonia is a condition characterized by involuntary, sustained contractions of opposing muscles casuing twisting movements or abnormal postures.
- An array of medical treatments are offered
- Botulinum toxin injection; experience with both Botox and Myobloc. EMG guidance used when appropriate.
ESSENTIAL TREMOR
Essential tremor is a chronic disorder characterized by involuntary tremors of the arms head, legs and voice. It is treated with physical methods, oral mediactions, and in patients with severe tremor refractory to medications, deep brain stimulators.
OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERS TREATED
- Ataxia
- Blepharospasm
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Stiffperson Ssyndrom
- Huntington's Disease
- Myoclonus
