"There are continuous to and from communications between
the brain, muscles and nerves," says Toby Yaltho, M.D., neurologist and
movement disorders specialist with Methodist Sugar Land Neurology
Associates.
"These regulate the power, speed, coordination and
balance necessary for smooth actions. A movement disorder results from the
alteration of these communications and can sometimes lead to difficulty
walking, involuntary movements, tremors or problems with posture and
balance."
They are widely prevalent and some are genetic in nature.
The most common movement disorder is essential tremor. It
affects one in 20 people over the age of 40, and the prevalence increases with
advancing age. The disorder is typically characterized when a tremor or shaking
occurs when attempting to perform a task.
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that affects more
than one million people in the United States. Approximately 60,000
Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year.
The incidence increases with age and is more common in people
older than 65 years of age. Parkinson's is characterized by rigidity of
muscles, tremor and slow movement.
"The proper treatment of movement disorders
requires a great deal of coordination and communication between physician and
patients," adds Yaltho who is board certified in both neurology and sleep
medicine and fellowship trained in movement disorders and neurophysiology.
"Seeing an experienced specialist who understands
available treatment options is important. I follow my patients very closely and
make adjustments as necessary."
Yaltho can help alleviate a full range of movement disorders,
including ataxia, dystonia, essential tremor,Huntington's disease,
multiple system atrophy, myoclonus, Parkinson's disease, progressive
supranuclear palsy, restless legs syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, Tourette
syndrome and Wilson's disease
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