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The Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Program at the Shands Jacksonville Neuroscience Institute provides comprehensive treatment of Parkinson's disease and other types of movement disorders. The center is staffed by full-time University of Florida physicians who are fellowship-trained in movement disorders. A full-time nurse coordinator educates patients and caregivers and assists in patient care. Physicians, pharmacists and nurses provide patients with medication management and education. A full-time research assistant evaluates interested patients for clinical research studies. The Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Program provides:
- Sophisticated methods for diagnosis and treatment of all types of movement disorders
- State-of-the-art neurosurgical procedures for medically refractory cases
- Expert medication management
- Supportive physical and exercise therapy designed to increase balance and overall
function
- Speech and occupational therapy
- Psychological counseling to patient and caregivers
- Educational and support group programs
- The latest clinical drug trials
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