Former UF graduate student, now at Brown University published an important paper examining longitudinal trajectories of apathy, depression and motor changes in Parkinson’s Disease.Neuropsychology. 2011 Dec 5. [Epub ahead of print] Mood and motor trajectories in Parkinson’s disease: Multivariate latent growth curve modeling. Zahodne LB, Marsiske M, …
Once again we want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors for their help with our 300-runner race!…
Physical Therapist Meredith DeFranco celebrates with Samantha Staab Runners and walkers start UF Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration Season of Hope Runner’s Time Results: 5K Times: Half-Mile Timing – Contractor License …
The Season of Hope Run (December 10, 2011) will benefit care, research, education and awareness for children and for adults with dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. Proceeds will go toward Tyler’s Hope and the CMDNR; the “one stop patient centric” experience. The University of Florida…
Our favorite tape to use is the blue “painter’s tape” because it is bright and easy to see! At the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration a patient can partake in a physical therapy evaluation that includes…
Dr. Steindler and colleagues published an article in one of the Nature series of journals (Modern Pathology) about the potential role of stem cells in neurological diseases including Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Brain Tumors. Stem cell pathologies and neurological disease. Steindler DA, Okun MS, Scheffler B.
By Irene Malaty M.D. 1.)     My doctor says I have tics. Does that mean I have Tourette syndrome (TS)? Not everyone that has tics has Tourette syndrome. Tics are sudden recurrent non-rhythmic stereotypical movements or vocalizations that a person makes. Most typically, a person experiences an urge…
Natlada Limotai, a fellow at the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, published an important paper on addiction-like manifestations in Parkinson’s disease. Â The data is drawn from a 9 year experience and reveals important information for patients and clinicians using Parkinson’s disease medications. Dr. Limotai has recently…
The students are displaying the “balls” used for Halloween themed tennis exercise The UF Occupational Therapy students have been given a special opportunity to host our weekly group exercise class for Parkinson’s patients. Last week…
We would like to thank the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunshine Eagles #4518, for recently donating $2000 to the Center. The donation efforts on behalf of Parkinson disease were headed up by Terri Cole (pictured on right) and supported by Eagles 4518 President, Edward Kellar. The Sunshine Eagles 4518 are truly a truly wonderful and generous group here in…
