Movement Disorders
Movement disorders are health conditions that affect the way your body moves, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness, difficulty walking or uncontrolled movements.
Your Michigan Answer for Movement Disorders
Movement disorders change how your body moves. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, slow movements, difficulty walking, and involuntary movements. Common movement disorders include Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Tourette syndrome, and ataxia. These conditions result from problems in the brain areas that control movement. Movement disorders can be caused by genetics, brain injuries, nervous system disorders, or medication.
At University of Michigan Health, our specialists work closely together across departments to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists work together with speech therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation to create a personalized treatment plan for your goals.
We partner with onsite researchers for the most advanced treatments available including deep brain stimulation (DBS), botulinum toxin injections (Botox) and the latest medication therapies. Beyond treatment, our team focuses on improving your mobility, coordination, and quality of life with dedicated physical and occupational therapy programs.
Whether you’re managing a lifelong condition or seeking a second opinion, the world-class providers of U-M Health are here for every step of your journey.
