Conditions we treat

Ataxia is a neurological condition that causes poor muscle control, making certain activities like walking, speaking and swallowing difficult. Ataxia can be caused by stroke, certain vitamin deficiencies, drug or alcohol use, genetic diseases, Wilson's disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy.

We work with you to diagnose ataxia with a physical exam and specific tests. Learn more about how we care for ataxia.

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Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a progressive neurological condition caused by abnormal protein in the brain. CBD causes symptoms like rigidity, slow movement, tremor and imbalance. It can also lead to cognitive impairment or dementia.

We can offer treatment to help manage symptoms, including supportive medications and therapies.

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Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited movement disorder that causes emotional and behavioral changes and cognitive decline. HD symptoms usually become more severe over time.

While there is no cure for HD, we can help treat symptoms with medications and offer support to improve independence and quality of life. 

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We can offer treatment to help manage symptoms for Lewy body dementia, including supportive medications and therapies. Learn more about our care for LBD.

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Multiple system atrophy is caused by the accumulation of specific proteins in the brain, which in turn This cause symptoms like rigidity, tremor, slowness of movement and instability. Multiple system atrophy is also associated with nervous system problems like low blood pressure, lightheadedness, urinary incontinence, leg swelling and, in some cases, abnormal coordination.  

We can help you manage symptoms with supportive medications and therapies.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) stems from a widespread brain disease process that is mostly sporadic, or irregular, but in a small minority of cases is due to one of several gene mutations. Parkinsonism is a group of conditions that leads to symptoms like those found with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism can be caused by Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular disease, dementia with lewy bodies, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration and specific medications.

Parkinsonism is diagnosed by history and physical exam. Treatment varies depending on your diagnosis, and we work with you to treat your specific type of Parkinsonism.   

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is caused by the accumulation of specific proteins in the brain that leads to slowness, stiffness, tremor, mood changes, cognitive changes, and early falls.   

Blepharospasm is a neurological condition that causes involuntary eyelid spasms and can be a sign of another neurological disease.

We offer botulinum toxin injections, the most effective treatment for this condition, in our clinic.  

Dystonia is a neurological condition that causes the muscles to contract, and sometimes, get stuck in abnormal positions.

We can diagnose dystonia through genetic testing, blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid tests, or by EEG (electroencephalography) / EMG (electromyography).

Treatment can include medications, biofeedback, deep brain stimulation, physical therapy and speech therapy.  

Essential tremor — which causes uncontrollable shaking of your hands while performing daily activities like writing, eating, drinking or typing — can range from annoying to severely disabling. The condition can affect one side more than the other, and sometimes, can even impact other parts of your body.   

We treat essential tremor at our clinic with services like deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound and medications. We also offer speech and occupational therapy.  

Myoclonus is an abnormal neurological sign (not a disease) characterized by sudden, involuntary, abnormal jerking of your muscles. It can be benign or linked with different neurological diseases.

We can treat your myoclonus with medications.  

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes abnormal sensations in the legs and, sometimes, arms. These sensations cause an uncontrollable urge to move, which temporarily eases symptoms. Most people experience symptoms at night, but they can also happen during the day.

There are a number of effective options for helping patients manage restless leg syndrome in our clinic, including suggested lifestyle modifications, medications and supplements and non-invasive therapies.  

Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disease caused by the long-term use of certain medications. This condition leads to abnormal, involuntary movements usually in the tongue, lips and face, but they can also happen in the arms, legs or torso.

While there is no cure, we can create a care plan to help alleviate symptoms and prevent your condition from getting worse.   

Tics are involuntary, repetitive movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (vocal tics) that are a symptom of neurodevelopmental disorders. Tics are usually associated with an urge to perform the tic and a sense of relief after.  

Tourette syndrome is a specific tic disorder that causes a combination of motor and vocal tics.   

We can help manage symptoms of these conditions with education, environmental adaptations and medications.   

A rare, genetic condition, Wilson's disease leads to the accumulation of copper in the liver, brain and other organs. Symptoms of Wilson’s disease include fatigue, yellowing of the skin, abdominal pain, abnormal movements, depression and anxiety.  

Wilson’s disease is diagnosed with laboratory tests and is usually treated with:

• Chelation (medicine to remove metal from your body)
• Medications
• Suggested dietary changes  

Writers and musicians cramp is a type of focal dystonia that causes abnormal, involuntary contractions of your hand muscles when performing activities like writing or playing a musical instrument.

We work with you to treat this condition with exercises, adaptive techniques, botulinum toxin injections or medications.