When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: My cousin was diagnosed with dystonia, what is this? A: Dystonia is a disorder of involuntary muscle contractions that may ...

Dystonia is a rare neurological disorder, which is characterized by involuntary, twisting and distorting movements and postures. People with dystonia may be limited in their ability to perform ...

Researchers uncovered new findings about involuntary muscle movements that come with long-term administration of Parkinson's drug levodopa. University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights ...

Nycole S. 42 of Winfield, Kansas, started her mental health journey when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her teens. “When I was in high school, I was placed in a mental institution, which ...

Athetosis and chorea are two types of involuntary movements that can occur in children and adults with neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy. The movements have different features, and the ...

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MICKLETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Nearly everyone gets a muscle cramp from time to time. When muscle contractions won't stop and can't be controlled, that's called dystonia. A South Jersey man is now sharing ...

Differentiating tardive dyskinesia from other movement disorders can be challenging. "One major criterion is the history of exposure to neuroleptic medications," said Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, of the ...

Our one-year pediatric movement disorders fellowship is designed to prepare child neurologists to become experts in the evaluation and treatment of conditions causing unwanted involuntary movements.