Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Care
East Georgia Regional Medical Center is dedicated to meeting the complex health care needs of individuals with movement disorders. Neurologists, neurosurgeons and other specialists use advanced and clinically proven methods to alleviate debilitating symptoms, and provide diagnosis, treatment and support services. The care team provides treatment for a range of movement disorders, including:
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Parkinson's disease
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Involuntary movement disorders such as ataxia, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus and Tourette syndrome
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Essential tremor
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Huntington's disease
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Medication-induced movement disorders
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Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and other sleep-related movement disorders
Specialists develop a customized treatment plan that offers long-term management, utilizing a range of specialists. Treatment plans often draw from a variety of therapies, including:
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Medications
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Injections of Botulinum toxin
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Evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, biofeedback, exercise and relaxation techniques
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Surgical options, including deep brain stimulation (DBS)
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Rehabilitative care, including physical, occupational and speech therapies
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Care and support for non-motor-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression and psychosocial issues