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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Expert care and support for Parkinson’s disease and beyond.

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Living with Parkinson's Disease? Experts in Treatment Contact Us

At ChristianaCare’s Movement Disorders Center, we understand the challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Our team of movement disorders specialists, including neurologists, provides comprehensive care to improve your quality of life.

Living With Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder affecting dopamine production in the brain. This leads to a range of symptoms such as the following:

  • Tremors
  • Slow movements (bradykinesia)
  • Rigid muscles (stiffness)
  • Gait and balance problems
  • Limited facial expressions

Beyond these core Parkinson’s symptoms, PD can also cause the following:

  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Hallucinations
  • Vision changes
  • Dizziness

There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease. But with the right treatment plan, you can manage symptoms and slow progression.

Expertise Movement Disorders Treatment

  • Parkinson’s Disease Treatment: Our neurologists are experts in managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms and slowing disease progression.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: We work with you to create a customized plan incorporating Parkinson’s treatments like medications, surgery, and physical and occupational therapy.
  • LSVT BIG Program: We offer the LSVT BIG program, a specialized therapy using large, repetitive movements to improve dopamine production and movement control.
  • Multistage Care: We understand the different Parkinson’s disease stages and those of other movement disorders, and tailor treatment accordingly.
Parkinson's Disease Education & Support Group

There is no cure for Parkinson's Disease, although medications and surgery as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy can often help to slow or manage the disease. We are here to help you during this tough process.

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200 Hygeia Drive, Suite 1420,
Newark, DE 19713

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