Dystonia Injections for Movement Disorders Parkinson's Disease Botox® therapy for movement disorders August 24, 2017 | Leave a Comment Therapeutic botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as Botox therapy, has been used to treat neuromuscular disorders for over 30 years. Botox® injections can be used effectively to relax excessive muscle contraction in individuals with movement disorders. Botox is a mainstay treatment of dystonia. Read more » neurological disorders Botox therapy Botulinum toxin dystonia movement disorders cervical dystonia
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Advancements April 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment Dr. Robert Izor of Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center joined Austin's KXAN News Studio 512 last week to talk about advancements in Medtronic deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, a surgical treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and disorders such as dystonia and essential tremor. In 2016, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Medtronic DBS therapy for use in people with early Parkinson's disease—at least four-years duration—with recent onset of motor complications not adequately controlled with medication. DBS-device manufacturer Medtronic is at the forefront of new, more precise programming technology allowing the DBS current field to stimulate deeper areas of the brain and alleviate stimulation-induced symptoms. Medtronic named Neurology Solutions the fourth-largest private DBS implant center in the country and the largest such center managing DBS patients in Texas. Read more » Parkinson's disease Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation dystonia movement disorders DBS deep brain stimulation therapy
Cellular Energy Support Group Parkinson's Disease Metabolic Enhancements for Parkinson’s, DBS Topics of Talk October 12, 2016 | Leave a Comment Dr. Robert Izor and the Neurology Solutions care team will lead a panel discussion on key topics of interest to the Parkinson's community, including treatment options and the latest Parkinson's research breakthroughs, during an upcoming meeting of the Capital Area Parkinson's Society. The Neurology Solutions providers panel will discuss Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) as well as metabolic enhancements for Parkinson's disease as a way to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease process. Read more » Capital Area Parkinson's Society Parkinson's disease treatment of PD Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation movement disorders Parkinson’s nutrition C exercise for Parkinsons
Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease How can Yoga help Parkinson’s patients? September 27, 2016 | Leave a Comment Yoga is credited with providing benefits such as increased flexibility and stability, reduced stress and better sleep. Recent research also indicates yoga and meditation practice cause structural changes to areas of the brain impacted by PD and contribute to improved memory, cognition and mood. How can Yoga help Parkinson's patients and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases? Read more » Parkinson's disease movement disorders meditation PD fitness yoga for Parkinsons
Parkinson's Disease New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease June 2, 2016 | 2 Comments on New Medications available for managing Parkinson’s Disease There have been several exciting recent developments in the realization of advanced treatment options and new medications for Parkinson’s disease. Patients with PD should consider seeking a medication review at least annually to see if they can benefit from the latest developments for treatment of PD. Read more » Parkinson's disease treatment of PD neurological disorders Deep Brain Stimulation dystonia movement disorders demenita PD DBS movement disorder specialist Anticholinergics Azilect COMT inhibitors Duopa Pump Exelon Patch Levodopa levodopa/carbidopa MAO-B inhibitors medication review Nuplazid Parkinson's medications Rytary Sinemet
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease April 28, 2016 | 1 Comment on Hormone Replacement Therapy to Treat Parkinson’s disease For the past two years Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center has trialed approximately 80 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as part of their treatment plan. With this protocol, Neurology Solutions is striving to bring the patients’ hormone levels closer to the hormone profile of their youth and investigate its impact on mobility, motor fluctuations, cognition, mood and quality of life. Read more » Parkinson's disease treatment of PD movement disorders PD Parkinson hormone replacement therapy HRT
Exercise & Mobility Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms March 1, 2016 | 2 Comments on Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be disruptive and extremely uncomfortable and can affect an individual’s “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADL’s. Many people with PD can live independently and perform daily functions with the help of adaptive aids, therapy, and following these tips for managing common Parkinson's symptoms. Read more » movement disorders PD Parkinson activities of daily living ADLs gait training hand shaking managing movement disorders Parkinson's freezing parkinson's symptoms resources for PD temor trouble swallowing voice problems
Dystonia Botox® Therapy used successfully to treat dystonia, spasticity July 10, 2015 | 1 Comment on Botox® Therapy used successfully to treat dystonia, spasticity Therapeutic Botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as “Botox therapy,” and other nerve blocks have been successfully used to treat neurological and musculoskeletal disorders such as dystonia, spasticity and cerebral palsy for the past 30+ years. Learn how Botox Therapy is used to manage spasms, stiffness and muscle pain associated with debilitating neurological disorders. Read more » cerebral palsy stroke neurological disorders botox injections botox side effects Botox therapy Botulinum toxin Dysport dystonia focal dystonia Food and Drug Administration generalized dystonia injections movement disorders muscoskeletal disorders Myobloc spasticity treatment
