Movement disorders

Neurologists at The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart, deliver advanced care for movement disorders, including Parkinson’s.

Movement disorder treatment in Austin

Neurologists at Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology deliver advanced care for movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease

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Movement disorder care at Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology

When you choose a neurologist or neurosurgeon at Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology, 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. And we can connect you with specialists in imaging, pharmacy through Ascension Rx, therapy, rehab and more.

Movement disorder symptoms

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 Medical Group Seton Neurology.

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

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 Medical Group Seton Neurology, 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 nonsurgical treatment options first, such as medications and therapy. If surgery is needed, you will be connected with neurosurgeons in our network of care at Ascension Seton. 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. Your doctor can connect you with therapists at Ascension Seton who specialize in movement disorders.

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.

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