Did you know…

More than 40 million Americans are challenged with movement disorders?

Many disorders go undiagnosed for five years or more?

Many symptoms are treatable?

 

Movement Disorder Experience Center

Come to an interactive, public educational exhibit!

Experience a simulation of the symptoms of a movement disorder.

 
It’s FREE!  Educational materials available!

 

Friday, October 7, 2005 10:00 am – 11:00 am Beth Israel’s Phillips Ambulatory Care Center 10 Union Square East (between 14th and 15th Street) Second Floor Conference Rooms New York City

Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Union Square Park Union Square West & West 15th Street New York City

Here are some movement disorders and their symptoms:
 

• Parkinson’s disease – Diminished arm swing and small shuffling steps
• Essential tremor – Uncontrollable shaking or “tremors”
• Blepharospasm – Excessive eye-blinking or involuntary eye closure
• Tics or Tourette’s syndrome – Unexpected body movements
• Spasticity – Stiff or tight muscles
• Dystonia – Twisting muscle contractions
• Restless legs syndrome – Uncomfortable leg sensations

 

The Life in Motion campaign (at www.life-in-motion.org) is sponsored by
WE MOVE and funded by Allergan, Inc.