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Accurate, early diagnosis allows implementation of effective treatments that positively impact the patient's movement disorder and quality of life. Diagnostic studies include brain imaging, specific blood tests and neurophysiological testing. Common movement disorders diagnosed and treated include Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, dystonias (torticollis, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, focal dystonia), tremors, Huntington's Chorea, tic disorders and psychogenic movements.

The University of Florida physicians in the Movement Disorder and Parkinson's Program perform a detailed neurologic and medical history utilizing a comprehensive review of patient symptoms. Patient symptoms may include tremors, rigidity, loss of balance, changes in gait, slowness of movement, abnormal and involuntary movements of the limbs, trunk, or body, involuntary muscular contractions, and speech difficulties. Patients are diagnosed through an in-depth evaluation that includes a complete physical examination and detailed neurological assessment.