MOVEMENT DISORDERS

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Living with a movement disorder can be profoundly frustrating, crazy-making, and debilitating. Losing the ability to control movement can mean losing the ability to function in the world.

With your NeuroRescue program, we help you regain control of your body, so we can put you back on the path towards living your best life.

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WHAT IS A MOVEMENT DISORDER?

Movement disorders can be some of the most frustrating and debilitating problems anyone can confront. People living with movement disorders can lose control of their bodies, lose the ability to generate proper motor responses, and lose the ability to interact with the world. In the broadest sense, movement disorders are either hyperkinetic, i.e. people move too much, or hypokinetic, i.e. they move too little. Unwanted and intrusive movements are considered to be hyperkinetic disorders. Slowing of movement and inability to properly initiate movement are hallmarks of hypokinetic disorders. In some conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, both hyperkinetic tremors and hypokinetic slowing of movement can be part of the same clinical presentation.

CONDITION TYPES

Dystonia | Essential Tremor | Ataxia | Myoclonus | Parkinson’s Disease

OUR TREATMENTS

Movement disorders stem from dysfunction in systems that regulate motor control. These include the cerebellum, the motor cortex,the basal ganglia, and pathways that allow these systems to communicate. They collectively function as the “gas” and “brake” pedals for movement. All movement disorders involve imbalances in these systems, resulting in either too much or not enough of the desired movement. We utilize state of the art diagnostic and cutting edge technologies to precisely identify the cause of your movement challenges, then create unique customized rehabilitation plans to help you regain as much control over your movement as possible. Read More

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Technology and science is constantly evolving and exploring how to best improve quality of life and quality of testing for movement disorders. We utilize these resources to generate quality therapies and testing techniques. You can find some of these resources here. Learn More

“In 2001 I was diagnosed with a movement disorder called dystonia. I was experiencing forced neck postures, severe jaw protrusion, and lost control of my tongue and had to use pen and paper to communicate in public.
Thanks to my exercises, my speech is clear now and the facial movements are gone. I am so much happier and I feel stronger and more confident. It’s very cool to have a personalized way to manage my disorder without drugs.
Dr. Zielinski has been amazing at staying with me every step of the way helping me balance the delicacies of my disorder. His knowledge and understanding of what is going on inside my brain have validated me and given me information I never had before. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my treatment so far. It’s a gift, like giving crutches to a lame person.”

— Suzie R.

Our Unique Approach To Treatment of Movement Disorders