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Category: Neuro Conditions – Movement

October 1, 2025

What Is Occupational Therapy? Understanding Its Impact on Everyday Life

At Pacific Neuroscience Institute, our team covers many fields of treatment—including occupational therapy. To give a better sense of what…
March 15, 2024

7 Essential Things About Essential Tremor

March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, it can significantly impact daily life of millions worldwide…
March 1, 2023

A Month for Essential Tremor

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder affecting more than 7 million Americans. Find out more this March, essential tremor mo…
November 15, 2022

Charles’ Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation

When medical treatment failed, a patient with Parkinson's disease turned to deep brain stimulation surgery which changed his life. Read more…
October 27, 2022

25 Questions About Deep Brain Stimulation (Part 3/3)

Discover the most commonly asked questions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), a medical device and clinical therapy offered at PNI.
October 26, 2022

What Can I Expect With Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery? (Part 2/3)

Learn about the benefits and potential risks of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders. Discover what you can expect du…
October 25, 2022

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation? (Part 1/3)

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy. Learn more about …
September 2, 2022

What Is Cervical Dystonia?

Cervical dystonia is a localized form of dystonia. It is a very common movement disorder, affecting mostly the muscles of the head and neck.
September 1, 2022

Cervical Dystonia: A Pain in the Neck

Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary contractions or spasms of the nec…
April 29, 2022

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement. Find…