Movement Disorder Treatment at Toronto General Hospital

Movement Disorder Treatment provides specialized neurological assessment and management for conditions that affect movement, coordination, muscle control and balance. Care may include diagnosis, medication management, rehabilitation and evaluation of advanced treatment options for complex or persistent movement disorders.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of movement disorder treatment varies according to the type and severity of the condition, specialist consultations, diagnostic investigations, medication requirements, rehabilitation and advanced treatment options that may be required. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Movement Disorder Treatment?

Movement Disorder Treatment involves specialized neurological care for conditions that cause abnormal or impaired movement.

Movement disorders may result in:

• Tremors

• Muscle stiffness

• Slow movement

• Involuntary movements

• Abnormal muscle contractions

• Balance difficulties

• Walking problems

• Coordination difficulties

Treatment is individualized according to the specific diagnosis, symptoms and functional needs of the patient.

Who May Need Movement Disorder Treatment?

Specialized movement disorder assessment may be appropriate for patients experiencing:

• Persistent tremors

• Uncontrolled movements

• Muscle stiffness

• Slowness of movement

• Repetitive involuntary movements

• Abnormal postures

• Walking difficulties

• Balance problems

• Coordination difficulties

• Changes in movement that affect daily activities

Patients with an established movement disorder may also require ongoing specialist management.

Movement Disorder Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment may include review of:

• Current symptoms

• Symptom onset and progression

• Movement patterns

• Medication history

• Previous neurological diagnoses

• Family history

• Previous investigations

• Previous treatment response

• Daily functional limitations

A neurological examination may be performed to characterize the movement disorder.

Types of Movement Disorders

Movement disorders can involve different patterns of abnormal movement.

Specialists may evaluate conditions involving:

• Tremor

• Parkinsonian symptoms

• Dystonia

• Chorea

• Tics

• Myoclonus

• Other involuntary movements

• Complex gait and balance disorders

The exact diagnosis requires specialist neurological assessment.

Tremor Assessment and Treatment

Tremor involves involuntary rhythmic movement of part of the body.

Assessment may consider:

• Location of the tremor

• Frequency

• Severity

• Triggers

• Effect on daily activities

• Medication history

• Other neurological symptoms

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medication, rehabilitation or advanced treatment evaluation.

Dystonia Assessment and Management

Dystonia can cause involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures.

Specialist management may include:

• Neurological assessment

• Medication management

• Rehabilitation

• Functional evaluation

• Other targeted treatments when clinically appropriate

Treatment depends on the type and severity of dystonia.

Parkinsonian Movement Disorders

Movement disorder specialists may evaluate patients with symptoms such as:

• Tremor

• Rigidity

• Slowness

• Balance difficulties

• Changes in walking

• Other Parkinsonian features

Further assessment may help distinguish Parkinson's disease from other movement disorders.

Medication Management

Medication may be used to manage certain movement disorders.

Specialist medication management may involve:

• Reviewing current medications

• Assessing treatment response

• Adjusting medication when appropriate

• Monitoring side effects

• Managing treatment-related complications

Patients should not change prescribed medication without medical guidance.

Movement Disorder Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation may support patients experiencing mobility and functional difficulties.

Depending on individual needs, rehabilitation may include:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Balance training

• Mobility exercises

• Functional assessment

• Speech therapy when communication or swallowing is affected

The rehabilitation plan is individualized according to the patient's condition.

Advanced Movement Disorder Treatment

Patients with persistent or complex symptoms may require evaluation for advanced treatment options.

Depending on the diagnosis, assessment may include consideration of:

• Specialized medication strategies

• Injection-based treatments for selected conditions

• Deep brain stimulation evaluation

• Neurosurgical assessment

• Other advanced neurological interventions

Not every patient is suitable for advanced treatment.

Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation

Selected patients with certain movement disorders may be evaluated for deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Assessment may involve:

• Neurological evaluation

• Movement-disorder assessment

• Medication-response assessment

• Brain imaging

• Neuropsychological assessment

• Neurosurgical consultation

• Multidisciplinary review

DBS is considered only when clinically appropriate.

Multidisciplinary Movement Disorder Care

Complex movement disorders may require coordinated care from several healthcare professionals.

Depending on the patient's needs, the care team may include:

• Neurologists

• Movement-disorder specialists

• Neurosurgeons

• Physiotherapists

• Occupational therapists

• Speech and language professionals

• Neuropsychology professionals

• Nurses

• Other healthcare specialists

Long-Term Movement Disorder Monitoring

Regular follow-up may help assess:

• Symptom progression

• Movement changes

• Medication effectiveness

• Treatment side effects

• Mobility

• Balance

• Functional independence

• Need for additional treatment

The frequency of follow-up depends on the patient's condition.

Movement Disorder Second Opinion

Patients may seek a movement disorder second opinion regarding:

• Diagnosis

• Treatment recommendations

• Medication management

• Persistent symptoms

• Parkinsonian symptoms

• Dystonia

• Tremor

• Advanced treatment options

• Deep brain stimulation

Previous medical records and neurological assessments can be reviewed during specialist evaluation.

International Patient Movement Disorder Treatment

International patients seeking movement disorder care in Canada should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• Neurology reports

• Movement disorder assessments

• Medication history

• Brain imaging

• Laboratory results

• Previous treatment records

• Rehabilitation reports

• Previous surgical evaluations

• Other specialist reports

Complete records can help specialists understand the patient's condition and previous treatment.

Benefits of Specialized Movement Disorder Treatment

Specialized care may help patients:

• Obtain an accurate neurological assessment

• Clarify the type of movement disorder

• Optimize medication management

• Manage tremor and abnormal movements

• Improve mobility and function

• Access rehabilitation

• Evaluate advanced treatment options

• Consider deep brain stimulation when appropriate

• Receive multidisciplinary neurological care

• Obtain a specialist second opinion

Why Choose Toronto General Hospital for Movement Disorder Treatment?

Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is part of University Health Network (UHN) and provides specialized neurological and complex medical care.

Patients requiring movement disorder assessment may be evaluated according to their diagnosis, symptoms and clinical requirements through the relevant neurological and movement-disorder programs within the UHN system.

Specific treatments and advanced interventions depend on specialist assessment and clinical eligibility.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost depends on the patient's movement disorder and required services.

Potential costs may include:

• Neurology consultation

• Movement disorder specialist assessment

• Diagnostic investigations

• Brain imaging

• Medication management

• Rehabilitation

• Physiotherapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech assessment

• Neurosurgical consultation

• Deep brain stimulation evaluation when appropriate

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What movement disorders can be evaluated?

Movement disorder specialists may evaluate tremor, Parkinsonian symptoms, dystonia, tics, chorea, myoclonus and other conditions involving abnormal or impaired movement.

2. Can movement disorders be treated with medication?

Many movement disorders can be managed with medication, although the appropriate treatment depends on the specific diagnosis and individual symptoms.

3. What is deep brain stimulation?

Deep brain stimulation is an advanced treatment involving implanted electrodes that deliver electrical stimulation to specific areas of the brain. It may be considered for selected patients with certain movement disorders.

4. Is rehabilitation part of movement disorder care?

Physical, occupational and speech therapy may be recommended depending on the patient's mobility, balance, communication and functional needs.

5. Can international patients seek movement disorder treatment in Canada?

International patients may request specialist assessment subject to applicable hospital processes, medical requirements, eligibility and program availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Movement Disorder Treatment

Hospital: Toronto General Hospital

Brand: Toronto General Hospital

Country: Canada

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Movement Disorder Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and program requirements

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada