Movement Disorder Treatment

Parkinson’s Disease - Uncontrollable movements, jerks, and bradykinesia.

Dystonia - Involuntary muscle contractions.

Ataxia - Impairs coordination, balance, and speech.

Huntington’s - Inherited neuron breakdown in the brain.

Chorea - Sudden, uncontrollable jerks in limbs or face.

Tourette syndrome - Tics and repetitive sounds in children

Movement disorder symptoms can progress at a slow pace and vary in severity. Some common symptoms include:

• Spasticity or muscle stiffness
• Bradykinesia, or slowed movement
• Akinesia or impairment of voluntary movement
• Muscle contractions
• Problems with swallowing
• Speech-related abnormalities
• Cognitive and behavioural abnormalities

Movement disorders are neurological syndromes that drastically impact a person’s movement by affecting its speed, ease and fluency. Some of the factors that may contribute to the same include:

• Genetic abnormalities
• Severe infection 
• Stroke and other vascular diseases 
• Use of certain drugs and medicines
• Injury to the brain or spinal cord 
• An underlying metabolic disorder
• Exposure to certain toxins

Diagnosing movement disorders involves evaluating medical history, symptoms, and conducting a physical exam. No specific test can diagnose all movement disorders. Recordings of movements may aid in creating personalized treatment plans to address specific symptoms

At IBS Hospitals, our renowned team of movement disorder specialists offers leading-edge interventions for diagnosis and management of movement disorders. We conduct genetic testing to aid families affected by these conditions. While no permanent cure exists, we provide effective symptom management and slow disease progression. These include:

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Practical and emotional support for you and your family, including support groups
• Psychological and psychiatric counselling and evaluation
• Surgery, including deep brain stimulation
• Emerging treatments newly available through clinical trials