Movement disorder treatment in Indianapolis
Symptoms of a movement disorder include impaired coordination, tight or stiff muscles, involuntary movements and difficulty speaking or swallowing. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms, talk with a specialist at Ascension St. Vincent.
Common movement disorders include:
- Ataxia (impaired coordination)
- Cervical dystonia (involuntary twisting of the head)
- Chorea (involuntary, irregular muscle movements)
- Functional movement disorder (involuntary movements or body positions)
- Huntington's disease (breakdown of nerve cells in the brain)
- Myoclonus (involuntary muscle jerk)
- Parkinson's disease
- Restless leg syndrome
- Tourette syndrome (tics)
- Tremors
When you choose a neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent, you get a doctor who listens to understand you and your health concerns. Your doctor has the experience to diagnose and treat complex movement disorders. You’ll also have access to specialists in imaging, pharmacy, therapy, rehab and more.
Compassionate care for movement disorders
Your doctor and care team will discuss your diagnosis and care plan with you and how to manage your daily living needs. Tell us about any new symptoms and ask us your questions – big and small. At Ascension St. Vincent, your doctor may recommend tests to evaluate progressive diseases like Parkinson’s. As your needs change, so does our care. Our compassionate approach delivers family-centered care with long-term follow-up care for your emotional and physical well-being.
Benefits of our approach for treating movement disorders
Surgery is not always the first option for movement disorders. Your doctor may recommend non-surgical treatment options first, such as medications and therapy. Together, we work with you and for you to create a personalized care plan. Our goal is to help relieve your symptoms and slow the progression of your movement disorder.
Depending on your symptoms, physical therapy or rehabilitation may be recommended as part of your care plan. These therapies can help improve your mobility, reduce your risk of falls, improve posture, reduce pain and more. Talk to your doctor to learn more.
Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
If you have a movement disorder and feel your medication is no longer working, talk to one of our specialists to see if deep brain stimulation (DBS) is right for you. DBS may help improve your brain, muscle and nerve function. DBS is a surgical procedure during which your doctor implants electrodes into specific areas of your brain. These electrodes create impulses that can help regulate abnormal brain activity that is causing symptoms.
Get a second opinion
When you are facing a new diagnosis of a movement disorder or are concerned about your loved one’s changing care needs, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan. Our highly experienced neurologists and neurosurgeons at Ascension St. Vincent can provide a second opinion, so you can find the right care team and care plan for you.