Total care
University of Virginia's Movement Disorders Program offers
comprehensive care for patients with:
- Parkinson's Disease and related
disorders
- Huntington's Disease
- Ataxia and cerebellar syndromes
- Tremor
- Dystonia: We offer specialized evaluation and treatment of
dystonia, including both clinical and electro-physiologic evaluation
for diagnosis and treatment with both drugs and botulinum toxin (Botox)
injections. Click here to review an article about dystonias and their
treatment.
- Chorea
- Myoclonus
- Tic disorders, including Tourette's syndrome
- And others
A movement disorder can be a frightening and overwhelming
experience. Our caregivers attend to both the physical and emotional
needs of patients and their families. Our patients benefit from a
variety of rehabilitation services that helps restore and/or maintain
maximum functioning. We offer:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Neuropsychological testing
- Nutrition counseling
- Evaluation for home health care needs
Children with movement disorders are treated and rehabilitated in
conjunction with special services of the Kluge Children's
Rehabilitation Center, including the Motion
Analysis Lab.
Meeting special needs
Patients and their families may be under a great deal of stress or need
additional assistance. We offer a broad range of special services to
make your visit or stay as comfortable as possible.
Find a physician specializing
in movement disorders.
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