Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement on May 3.
More than 42 million people have some type of movement disorder. That number may seem surprising, but there are many different types. A movement disorder is a neurological condition that causes abnormal movements. Here are some of the most commonly known movement disorders:
Ataxia – a lack of muscle coordination and control of voluntary movements like walking and picking up objects
Dystonia – uncontrollable muscle contraction
Essential tremor – a brain disorder that includes uncontrollable shaking of one or more body parts; most often the hands
Huntington’s disease – includes both involuntary movement and impaired voluntary movements
Myoclonus – twitching and seizures caused by an involuntary, sudden contraction of the muscle
Parkinson’s disease – a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement
Restless leg syndrome – a condition that causes an uncomfortable sensation in the legs that gives the individual the urge to move their legs
Tourette’s syndrome – a neurological disorder that involves sudden repetitive, involuntary movements, twitches and vocalizations known as tics
There are treatments available, from prescription medications to surgery, that can help reduce the symptoms of some movement disorders.
“One of the procedures we perform to help people who have movement disorders is deep brain stimulation,” said Tiffany Whitaker, director, Memorial Comprehensive Stroke Center. “In this procedure, electrodes are implanted in the brain and a pacemaker-like device called a neurostimulator delivers electrical impulses that can help relieve symptoms.”
Memorial Medical Center has an experienced neurosciences team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons and neurointerventional radiologists, who collaborate with rehabilitation professionals to diagnose and treat movement disorders.
Have questions about movement disorders?
If you have questions about treatment for movement disorders at Memorial Medical Center, please contact us or speak with your primary care provider.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
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