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

Spasticity diagnosis? Dr. Natalie Diaz at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) discusses spasticity and the five ways to avoid it.

Cervical dystonia is a painful condition affecting the neck, causing head tilt or tremble. Discover answers to 7 everyday questions about ce…

Learn about the Parkinson's disease Syn-One test, a simple skin biopsy available at PNI that looks for an abnormal form of protein to help d…

PNI is the first provider in the Providence health system to treat a patient with an innovative surgically implanted Deep Brain Stimulation …

JANUARY 2021 The Pacific Movement Disorders Center hosted the second Everything Parkinson’s webinar series installment.   The lectur…

The Pacific Movement Disorders Center kicked off its new monthly Let's Talk Parkinson's webinar series featuring its specialists and care te…

There’s a perception that because there isn’t a cure for PD, that means there’s no treatment, no way to improve symptoms, no way to im…

Imagine trying to drink a glass of water on a hot day, only to find that you can’t hold your glass steady; or trying to button a shirt but…

Dr. Natalie Diaz, a movement disorders specialist, discusses the relationship between sleep disorders and Parkinson's disease. Find out more…