Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic
A Parkinson Disease Center of Excellence
Rodger
J. Elble, MD, PhD, Director
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
A Diagnostic and Treatment Center for Patients and Families with Parkinson
Disease, Tourette Syndrome, Blepharospasm, Dystonia, Huntington Disease, Tremor,
Ataxia and other movement disorders
Parkinson Disease Awareness Event - Saturday, April 26,
2008
Purpose
The Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic of the Southern Illinois
University (SIU) School of Medicine provides comprehensive medical, physical
and emotional support for individuals with Parkinson Disease, Huntington
Disease, Tourette Syndrome, Dystonia, Blepharospasm, Essential Tremor,
Ataxia and other movement disorders.
This innovative clinic offers complete care for the movement disorder
patient. The initial screening by neurologists provides complete diagnostic
information and treatment plans. Based on this evaluation, the patient
may be referred to other specialists to meet each individual's short-term
and long-term needs.
While attending the clinic, a continuing relationship with the patient's
primary physician is maintained. Patients are provided educational materials
and information regarding outside community resources.
Services Available
Movement disorders affect the patient and their families in many ways.
In order to respond most effectively, the following services are available:
Neurologists, specializing in movement disorders, conduct an initial neurological
examination as well as provide ongoing treatment.
Botulinum treatment for dystonia including blepharospasm is available.
Genetic counseling and comprehensive evaluation of "at risk" individuals
is available as necessary.
Physical therapists provide rehabilitative treatment for development of
ambulatory skills through exercise and gait training.
Occupational therapists aid in adaptation to self-care activities, work
and leisure skills.
Clinical dieticians help you develop diets to meet your specific nutritional
needs.
Health care psychologists address emotional and intellectual adaptations
associated with the disability.
Speech therapists provide treatment aids and family education for speech
difficulties.
The social worker helps with personal, social and emotional problems surrounding
the disorder.
A clinical data bank and register of available resources provide complete
information for patients and their families.
Research
The clinic supports basic and clinical research in the treatment and understanding
of Parkinson disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders.
New Drug Evaluations
The clinic participates in experimental drug evaluation in Parkinson disease,
essential tremor and related disorders.
Appointments
For information and appointment scheduling, please call (217) 545-8417 between
8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Location
The clinic is located in the SIU Department of Neurology clinic on the 3rd floor
(Room 3100) of the SIU Clinics Building, 751 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield,
IL.
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