About Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Treatment
Parkinson's disease is a progressive condition that affects movement, causing tremor, stiffness, slowness and balance problems. Other movement disorders include essential tremor, dystonia and drug-induced movement problems.
Our Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Clinic provides diagnosis, careful medicine adjustment and a multidisciplinary approach with physiotherapy, speech therapy and psychology support.
Also known as: Tremor treatment, movement disorder clinic
Who is it recommended for?
Your doctor may recommend this if you have:
- Tremor of the hands at rest
- Slowness of movement and stiffness
- Shuffling walk or frequent falls
- Soft speech or small handwriting
- Involuntary movements or abnormal postures
How is it done at AKG Hospital?
- Clinical assessment Diagnosis is mainly based on careful neurological examination.
- Tests Imaging and blood tests to rule out other causes.
- Medicines Tailored medicines to improve movement, adjusted over time.
- Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, speech and swallowing therapy and fall prevention.
How to prepare
- Bring all medicines and a record of timings
- Bring a family member who observes daily symptoms
Recovery & aftercare
Parkinson's disease requires long-term follow-up. Regular exercise, physiotherapy and medicine adjustments help maintain independence and quality of life.
Benefits
- Dedicated movement disorder clinic
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
- Long-term, compassionate care
Risks & when to seek help
Report hallucinations, sudden worsening, falls or swallowing difficulty to your neurologist.
Frequently asked questions
Is every tremor Parkinson's disease?
No. Many tremors, such as essential tremor or thyroid-related tremor, are not Parkinson's. A neurologist can tell the difference.
This page gives general information to help you understand Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Treatment. It does not replace a consultation — your doctor will advise what is right for you.
