Movement disorders include;
- Parkinson's Disease- hallmark symptoms are tremor and
loss of facial expressions
- Parkinsoninan Syndromes- slowness of movement, loss of
postural stability
- Dystonia- abnormal tone in muscle groups, can also be
emotional
- Athetosis- writhing movements
- Chorea- rhythmic involuntary movements
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- repetitive actions,
perserverations
- Tourettes Syndome- uncontrollable outburst of activity,
may be verbal
- Tics- involuntary movements
Dr. Fazzini is recognized as one of the world leaders in the
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Disorders. He is the Director of
the American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) in New York City
and Nassau County. Dr. Fazzini currently sees patients in his offices
at New York University Hospital, New York College of Osteopathic
Medicine, as well as his private offices in Lawrence NY.
Discovertreatments integrates the most advanced medical and
non-medical treatments available. Every Patient undergoes an initial
evaluation from Dr. Fazzini. Followed up by a Video
Electronystagmographic evaluation (eye movement studies, balance
studies, and brainstem reflex studies), as well as physical testing to
assess timing and sequencing abilities. A treatment plan is formulated
for each individual patient dependent upon the outcomes of the
comprehensive evaluation. Treatments may include cerebellar
rehabilitation or chiropractic adjustments, eye movement exercises,
physical therapies to improve balance, timing and sequencing, and/or
deep brain stimulation (surgical procedures), and pharmacological
interventions.
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