Batten disease
What is Batten disease? Batten disease is a fatal, inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in childhood. Early symptoms [...]
Bell´s Palsy
What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens [...]
Neuropathic pain
People usually think of pain as having some physical cause. Get rid of the cause, and the pain goes away. However, [...]
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
What is Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety [...]
Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease develops gradually, often starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while tremor may be the [...]
Neurodevelopmental treatment approach
 Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is an advanced therapeutic approach practiced by experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech - Language Pathologists. This [...]
Apraxia
 What is Apraxia? Apraxia (called "dyspraxia" if mild) is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ability to execute or [...]
Restless leg syndrome
 What is a restless leg syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs [...]
Dyskinesia
Dyskinesia refers to involuntary movements, similar to a tic or chorea. Dyskinesia is a symptom of several medical disorders and is [...]
Charcot Marie Tooth disease
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 [...]
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal [...]
Syringomyelia
What is syringomyelia? Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a [...]