UT Southwestern Medical Center’s medical professionals provide effective therapies that can ease the symptoms and slow the progression of movement disorders that accompany:

• Ataxia;
• Dystonia;
• Huntington’s disease;
• Multiple sclerosis;
• Muscular dystrophy;
• Parkinson’s disease;
• Spinal cord injury; and
• Stroke.

A multidisciplinary team approach to neurological rehabilitation enables our patients to benefit from a comprehensive program that addresses the physical and psychological management of the movement disorder.  Our rehabilitation team includes physicians, nurses, neuropsychologists, psychologists and occupational, physical, recreational, vocational, and speech therapists.

Regardless of whether symptoms are mild or severe, all individuals with movement disorders can benefit from neurological rehabilitation at UT Southwestern. Patients have experienced many benefits during their rehabilitation, including addressing the lifestyle changes that can contribute to an improved sense of well being. The movement disorders management rehabilitation program enables patients to realize an increased ability to participate in activities at work, home and in the community. In addition, vocational therapists provide help with adjustments related to employment, including providing assistance needed to adapt to aspects of a job environment.

Medical professionals thoroughly discuss strategies with patients and their families that can be used to experience a greater sense of control over the condition. Specialists at UT Southwestern provide compassionate, expert care that makes an important difference in our patients’ rehabilitation and changes their outlook on the future.