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 neurologist at The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart. We have a dedicated Movement Disorder Clinic, lead by neurologist Deborah Boland, DO, who specializes in the treatment of movement disorders such as:
- Ataxia (impaired coordination)
- Cervical dystonia (involuntary twisting of the head)
- Chorea (involuntary, irregular muscle movements)
- Dystonia
- 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 neurologist or neurosurgeon at The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart, 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.
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 The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart, 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. If surgery is needed, you will be connected with neurosurgeons in our network of care at The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart. 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 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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Get a second opinion from a neurologist or neurosurgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at The Advanced Brain and Spine Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or experiencing new symptoms, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced movement disorder specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
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Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our specialists start by listening to fully understand their needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral, please call.
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