Movement Disorders

Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect your ability to control your movements. The affected person may suffer from increased movements or reduced action in movements and involuntary or control of movements. At Preetham neuro centre, we treat all kinds of movement disorders that directly affect the functioning of neuro systems, the spine or the brain to improve your health and well-being.

Some Notable Movement Disorders include

Essential tremor

This is a common movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, usually in the hands or arms but it can also occur in other areas of your body.

Parkinson's disease

A progressive disorder that affects movement and is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.

Huntington's disease

It is a genetic disorder that affects movement and cognitive abilities. It causes involuntary movements, such as jerking or twitching that lead to changes in personality and behaviour.

Tourette syndrome

This is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and vocalisations, known as tics.

Ataxia

This is a condition that affects coordination and balance, causing problems with walking, speaking and fine motor skills.

Dystonia

It is a condition in which muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive or twisting movements and abnormal postures.

Though symptoms of movement disorders might vary, warning signs of movement disorders are

Warning signs of movement disorders

Treatments for movement disorders usually involve prescribed medications, physical therapy and proper guidance for effectively managing movement disorders in your day to day life. At Preetham Neuro Centre, we offer highly advanced neurological care for movement disorders.