Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders
Restoring Control. Renewing Confidence. Reclaiming Life.
Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the brain’s ability to regulate voluntary and involuntary movements. These disorders can cause tremors, stiffness, slowness, abnormal postures, or uncontrollable movements—significantly impacting daily life.
Dr. Pavan Jain, MCh Neurosurgeon, specializes in advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatments for movement disorders, offering hope when medications no longer provide adequate relief.
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Types of Movement Disorders Treated
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Parkinson’s Disease
A progressive neurological disorder characterized by:
• Resting tremors
• Muscle stiffness (rigidity)
• Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
• Balance and gait disturbances
Essential Tremor
• Involuntary rhythmic shaking, commonly affecting hands, head, or voice
• Often worsens with activity and emotional stress
Dystonia
• Sustained or intermittent muscle contractions
• Causes abnormal postures, twisting movements, or repetitive motions
• Can affect the neck, face, limbs, or entire body
Other Complex Movement Disorders
• Drug-induced movement disorders
• Secondary tremors due to brain injury or stroke
• Rare hyperkinetic or hypokinetic disorders