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Spasticity

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Spasticity is defined as a lack of inhibition from the central nervous system which results in excessive contraction of the muscles.
Botulinum Toxin

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/movement-disorders/botulinum-toxin
Botox is created from a toxin drawn from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This drug is generally used by our physicians in minimal doses to treat health problems such as Dystonia or Parkinson's Disease.
Deep Brain Stimulation

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/movement-disorders/deep-brain-stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Dystonia

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/movement-disorders/dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscle contractions, twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures.
Huntington's Chorea

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/movement-disorders/huntingtons-chorea
Huntington's disease is the most common genetic cause of chorea (abnormal involuntary writhing movements). It is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and dementia.
Parkinson's Disease

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/movement-disorders/parkinsons-disease
Parkinson’s disease is most widely recognized as the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging and the most common movement disorder.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/neuromuscular-care/als
Lou Gehrig's disease is a disorder that's also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Amyotrophic means that the muscles have lost their nourishment.
Facet Syndrome

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/neuromuscular-care/facet-syndrome
Facet syndrome occurs when the zygapophyseal joints from the second cervical vertebra in the neck to the first vertebrae in the lower back cause pain.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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In Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the body's immune system attacks the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (the peripheral nerves). This causes temporary weakness or even paralysis (being unable to move) in parts of the body.
Muscular Dystrophy

https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/neurosciences/neurology/neuromuscular-care/muscular-dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a disease that weakens muscles over time. There are different types of muscular dystrophies. Each type begins at a different age and may cause mild or severe muscle weakness.

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