Movement Disorder Care

Specialized Care for People with Movement Disorders

People with movement disorders require specialized expertise, careful diagnosis and the right management so they can maintain the best possible quality of life. Our knowledgeable and compassionate neurologists who specialize in movement disorders are experts in caring for people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

Conditions we treat

There is a varied list of movement disorders that the qualified neurology team at Wellstar can diagnose. Once this initial stage is complete, we’ll work with you to create a management plan that helps alleviate symptoms. We offer care for:

• Essential tremor
• Restless legs syndrome
• Parkinson's disease
• Ataxia
• Tourette syndrome
• Tremor
• Huntington's disease
• Dystonia
• Corticobasal degeneration
• Hyperkinetic movement disorders
• Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
• Myoclonus
• Progressive supranuclear palsy
• Spasmodic torticollis
• Tardive dyskinesia
• Wilson's disease

Symptoms of movement disorders

Not all movement disorders progress the same way or have the same symptoms. Some hardly impact daily life, while others can be debilitating. Common movement disorder symptoms include:

• Body stiffness, especially in arms and legs
• Slow movement
• Inability to move
• Muscles that involuntarily tighten or contract
• Difficulty swallowing or speaking
• Cognitive or behavioral issues
• Body tremors

Movement disorder diagnosis & care

Should you experience any common movement disorder symptoms, consult with your primary care physician to learn if seeing a neurologist is the right move for you. One of our highly-skilled neurologists who specializes in movement disorders can help you get diagnosed. During your evaluation, your doctor will look at your medical history and may decide to run some additional tests, including:

• Blood tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Electromyography

The majority of these tests look at the electrical activity within a certain part of the body. You may also need to get an MRI or PET scan. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, your movement disorder specialist will share highly-personalized care options to manage your symptoms. We work with you to create a personalized care plan that may include medication, surgery or physical therapy. With the right treatment strategy, it may even be possible to regain lost function.