Movement Disorders

Overview

Movement disorders are a group of nervous system (neurological) conditions that cause you to have abnormal voluntary or involuntary movements, or slow, reduced movements. Learn more about types of movement disorders.

Why choose Mayo for movement disorders

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons), and others have experience treating people who have movement disorders. Neurologists at each Mayo Clinic location have specific expertise in several types of movement disorders.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic neurologists, neurosurgeons and other doctors trained in movement disorders work together to determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Latest diagnostic tools. Mayo Clinic doctors use detailed imaging tests, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), movement neurophysiology and other tests, to diagnose movement disorders.
• Treatment expertise. Mayo Clinic neurologists, neurosurgeons and other doctors have expertise in treating movement disorders with botox (botulinum toxin) injections, deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other therapies.
• Research leader. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in movement disorders study research in genetics, molecular mechanisms, pathology, and diagnosis and treatment options for movement disorders and conduct clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery.

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