Non-Medication Therapy Options for Movement Disorders:

Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy is one that uses electrical stimulation delivered to a certain area of the brain that helps control movements. DBS is a surgical procedure involving the implantation of a thin electrode and a battery pack that gets implanted in the chest, much like a pacemaker.

Click here for more information on DBS. We also offer patient education seminars to provide more in-depth information. To view seminar dates and to register, please click here.

High-Frequency Ultrasound Therapy

High-Frequency Ultrasound Therapy (HIFU) is a non-invasive procedure using high-speed sound waves to lesion a small part of the brain. These are not sound waves that you can hear. The sound waves are guided by MRI for precise localization.

HIFU can be an effective treatment for tremor in essential tremor patients, and for patients with Parkinson’s disease who have a tremor that doesn’t respond well to medication.

Gamma-Knife Radiation Therapy

Gamma knife radiation is similar to HIFU in that it is non-invasive. However, instead of sound waves, it uses a concentrated laser of radiation to lesion a small part of the brain. This is also performed under MRI guidance.