VCU Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Center

The 4th Annual Reasons for HOPE for anyone affected by ET workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1:30 – 5:00 PM at the Tuckahoe Library Meeting Room. Participants will learn about area resources, practical coping tips and deep brain stimulation for ET. The agenda includes: -Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for ET presented by [...]

Open to all movement disorder diagnoses Dr. Sarah Lageman is leading this study testing whether writing is helpful for patients and caregivers dealing with a movement disorder. This type of writing has led to positive changes for other chronically ill patients, including reduced depression and anxiety, fewer physical symptoms, decreased stress response, better immune functioning, [...]

We need your input! We have created a survey to learn about your unique needs. The “Needs Assessment of Individuals with Movement Disorders and Their Caregivers” is a VCU Institutional Review Board-approved protocol (HM14301) designed to: identify needs that individuals with movement disorders and their caregivers have identify barriers to accessing services that meet these [...]

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Richmond Convention Center 9:00 am – 3:15 pm The VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center is pleased to announce an exciting educational event coming to Richmond this spring: The Victory Summit Symposium. Produced by The Davis Phinney Foundation in partnership with the VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, Southeast PADRECC, UVa [...]