Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is defined as an urge to move the legs that may be accompanied by pain or unpleasant sensations and is relieved when movements are made. It may be worse in the evenings or at night than during the day. Importantly, these leg movements must not be part of another condition or […]

A hemifacial spasm is an involuntary quick muscle jerk of the face – a kind of myoclonus involving a facial nerve. The cause may a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve, but the condition can also be caused by an injury. In some cases, no cause can be determined. This is certain, however: Some […]

Botulinum toxin injections have proved to be a valuable treatment for movement disorders – including those that occur naturally, because of illness or injury and as a side effect of medications. A wide range of disorders that include dystonias, tics, myoclonus and tremors can be treated successfully with Botox and related botulinum toxin products. In […]

Botulinum toxin A injections could help diplegic children walk better, and few things are as important to living a productive, independent life as being able to move from one place to another. A new study is working to determine if Botox when combined with ankle weights can improve the gait of children who use ankle […]