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Movement Disorders

Movement Disorders

A movement disorder can seriously disrupt your life. Symptoms can affect your physical and mental well-being. They can also affect your ability to talk to people.

Emory Healthcare’s Movement Disorders Program provides expertise and compassionate care for a variety of conditions. Our collaborative teams include:

  • Neurologists and neurosurgeons
  • Nurses
  • Psychiatrists and psychologists
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapists
  • Radiologists
  • Licensed social workers

Our specialists also lead clinical trials to develop new ways to diagnose and treat movement disorders.

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Why Choose Emory Healthcare?

Movement disorders are our specialty. We are a leading center for diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Our doctors also conduct leading-edge research and clinical trials to improve care.

We treat many conditions, including:

Our specialty services include:

Emory is among the first hospitals to implement Deep Brain Stimulation procedures to treat tremor disorders.

And the American Parkinson’s Disease Association and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America named Emory Healthcare a Center of Excellence.

What are Movement Disorders?

Movement disorders cause involuntary movements or unusual body positions. There are many types of movement disorders. Essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease are the most common.

Causes of Movement Disorders

There are many causes of movement disorders, including genetic or acquired.

Diagnosing Movement Disorders

Your doctor will review your health history and discuss your symptoms. They will do a physical exam as well.

You also may have additional tests, such as:

  • 3D kinematic motion analysis: Assessed movements
  • Blood and urine tests: Rules out other conditions
  • Dopamine reuptake transporter (DaT) scan: Looks at nerves in the brain/li>
  • Electroencephalography (EEG): Identifies how electrical signals move through your brain and nerves/li>
  • Electromyogram (EMG): Checks muscle activity
  • Imaging tests: Shows details of your brain or spine from MRIs or CT scans/li>
  • Neurologic exam: Checks your nerves and coordination

Movement Disorder Treatments

Our Movement Disorders Program provides a variety of treatments. Among them are medicines, surgery, rehabilitation and mental health services.

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Emory Healthcare doctors provide specialized treatment and research the latest advancements.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.