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<p class="disordershead">About Movement Disorders</p><p>Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, quality, and ease of movement. Hypokinetic movement disorders are characterized by lack of movement. Hyperkinesias refer to conditions characterized by excessive movements. Dyskinesias are involuntary movements that can occur as a side effect of medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease. </p><p>In recent years, physicians at The Neuroscience Institute (TNI) have kept pace with the rapid advancements in treating movement disorders. Information about new diagnostic procedures, drug therapies, and advanced neurosurgical treatments for movement disorders can be found here. In just the last few years, our movement disorders specialists have gained a much greater understanding of these often debilitating disorders.</p><p>Our physicians provide each patient with world-class care beginning with a team analysis by TNI’s experts in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychiatry. These specialists work together to develop treatment options that give patients the best care possible from a multidisciplinary team.</p><p>Five primary types of movement disorders are listed below, with information on definition, cause, signs and symptoms:</p><p><span class="bullet style1">•</span> Parkinson's Disease<br /> <span class="bullet">•</span> Essential Tremor<br /> <span class="bullet">•</span> Dystonia<br /> <span class="bullet">•</span> Huntington’s Disease<br /> <span class="bullet">•</span> Balance Disorders </p><p>If you believe your or a loved one may be exhibiting some of the symptoms of a movement disorder and would like to make an appointment with a TNI physician, please have the following information available when you contact us:</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Name</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Address</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Daytime phone number</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Insurance coverage - name of the company, your insurance plan number</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Diagnosis - the nature of the problem</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span> </td> <td valign="top">Tests you have had</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span> </td> <td valign="top">Medical treatments or surgery you have had for this condition</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>More information on movement disorders of all types can be found <a href="disordersaftercare.html" target="_parent">here</a>.</p>
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