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Understanding Movement Disorders
Movement disorders encompass a spectrum of conditions that affect how a person moves. These conditions can manifest as either an increase in movements (hyperkinetic) or a reduction in voluntary and involuntary movements (hypokinetic).
Movement disorders or motor tics in children can result from various factors, including pathological changes in the basal ganglia, hereditary factors and environmental influences. They can have a significant impact on a child’s quality of life, and early diagnosis and intervention are crucial.
At Kids Neuro Clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and treating movement disorders in children. If you suspect your child may be experiencing motor tics, Tourette Syndrome, or other movement-related issues, read on to learn more.
Types of Movement Disorders
Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders:
- Ataxia: Causes uncoordinated or clumsy balance, speech or limb movements.
- Chorea and Huntington’s Disease: Characterized by repetitive, brief, irregular, involuntary movements involving the face, mouth, trunk, and limbs.
- Dystonia: Involves sustained involuntary muscle contractions with twisting, repetitive movements.
- Myoclonus: Leads to lightning-quick jerks of a muscle or a group of muscles.
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Results in unpleasant, abnormal feelings in the legs while relaxing or lying down, often relieved by movement.
- Tourette Syndrome: Presents with repetitive movements (motor tics) and vocal sounds (vocal tics).
- Tremor: Involves involuntary rhythmic shaking of parts of the body.
Hypokinetic Movement Disorders:
- Cervical Dystonia: Causes long-lasting contractions or intermittent contractions of the neck muscles, leading to the neck turning in different ways.
- Multiple System Atrophy.
- Parkinson’s Disease.
- Parkinsonism.
Functional Movement Disorder:
- Resembles other movement disorders but is not due to neurological disease.
When should parents be vigilant about it?
This questionnaire might be helpful to parents who suspect their children have movement disorder.
- Have you noticed repetitive, involuntary movements involving their face, mouth, trunk, or limbs?
- Are sustained muscle contractions and twisting motions causing discomfort?
- Do lightning-quick muscle jerks disrupt your child's daily life?
- Are restless legs preventing them from relaxing or lying down comfortably?
- Have you observed repetitive motor tics or vocal sounds in your child?
- Does involuntary rhythmic shaking affect parts of their body?
Diagnosis at Kids Neuro Clinic
Our diagnostic process starts with a comprehensive medical history, addressing your child’s symptoms, triggers, duration, frequency and family history. We assess vital signs, and conduct a thorough physical examination focusing on movement disturbances, balance, muscle stiffness and speech.
Additional tests, such as laboratory tests, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), and brain imaging, may be recommended to rule out symptomatic causes.
Treatment Options
At Kids Neuro Clinic, we offer a range of treatment options tailored to your child’s specific condition. Our treatments may include medications, botulinum toxin injections, physical and occupational therapy and surgical procedures like deep brain stimulation.
Why Choose Kids Neuro Clinic?
- Expertise in pediatric movement disorders.
- A compassionate and child-friendly environment.
- Individualized treatment plans.
- A dedicated team of experienced professionals.
- Comprehensive care from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Your Child's Well-being Is Our Priority
If you suspect that your child may be experiencing motor tics, Tourette Syndrome, or any other movement disorder in Dubai, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kids Neuro Clinic. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and support to children with movement disorders in Dubai.
Let’s help your child move towards a brighter, more confident future. Contact Kids Neuro Clinic today to schedule a consultation.
Discover the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention in movement disorder treatment in Dubai. Your child’s journey to a more active and fulfilling life begins here at Kids Neuro Clinic.
