Movement Disorders
Choose one of our specialists for expert movement disorder care. Our multidisciplinary center is staffed by movement disorder specialists, including adult and child neurologists, a neuropsychiatrist, neuropsychologists, research nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and clinical and research fellows. We diagnose and treat a variety of movement-related disorders.
BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. When you choose one of our specialists, you will find leading-edge care delivered with compassion. We aim to make your treatment journey as smooth as possible, helping you find therapies that effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
You benefit from:
Recognized excellence: The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) has designated the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Department of Neurology as a Center of Excellence for Huntington’s disease care. Our center offers the best clinical care and services for those affected by Huntington’s disease in the Midwest area, including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas and Southern Illinois.
Convenient care: We aim to make it as easy as possible to access the services you need. To assist our patients, laboratory testing and radiology services are conveniently located within the same complex.
Specialized treatments: Our neurologists offer one of the largest injection clinics in the nation. These specialized treatments can lessen symptoms of debilitating neurologic disorders, including involuntary, repetitive muscle contractions and uncontrolled shaking.
Expert neurosurgery: The Neuroscience Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the top five centers in the United States in terms of the number of deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures performed. Our specialists have used DBS to treat hundreds of patients with Parkinson’s disease, helping them return to many of their usual activities with reduced need for medication.
We specialize in research and treatment of all movement disorders in adults and children.
Memory disorders we treat include:
- DystoniaInvoluntary muscle contractions affect one or more parts of your body. These contractions can cause repetitive movements, twisting or cramps.
- Essential tremorYou experience involuntary and repetitive, rhythmic shaking. Essential tremor usually affects your hands, but can also affect your arms, legs, head or voice.
- Huntington's diseaseThis hereditary condition causes progressive nerve cell breakdown in your brain. This leads to problems with movement, cognitive skills and emotional regulation.
- Parkinson's diseaseThis progressive nervous system disorder occurs when nerve cell damage leads to a drop of dopamine. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, balance problems or slow movements.
- Startle syndromesThese conditions are characterized by irregular or exaggerated startle reactions, especially in response to loud noises.
- Tourette syndromeThis condition is characterized by repetitive twitches, sounds or movements known as tics. Tourette syndrome often starts in childhood.
Ataxia
Many movement disorders don’t have a cure, but treatment can help manage symptoms. Our specialists create personalized treatment plans to help control your symptoms and increase your quality of life.
Treatments may include:
Alton Memorial Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Christian Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Schedule your appointment
Call (314) 362-9355 or (800) 392-0936 to schedule your appointment with a specialist.