Livasa Hospital, Hoshiarpur launches dedicated Movement Disorder Clinic

Livasa Hospital, Hoshiarpur launches dedicated Movement Disorder Clinic

Hoshiarpur 09 April ( PDL ) : Livasa Hospital, Hoshiarpur on Thursday announced the launch of a specialized Movement Disorder Clinic for comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management for patients with movement-related neurological conditions. 

Talking to media during the clinic launch, Dr. Ridip Saikia, senior consultant Livasa Hospital, Hoshiarpur said, "Early diagnosis and timely intervention play a critical role in effectively managing movement disorders. Unfortunately, many patients overlook early symptoms such as slowness of movement or balance issues while walking, leading to delays in treatment."

Dr. Neha Rai, consultant–neurosurgery said,” Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, and quality of movement. These include conditions such as tremors, dystonia, and Parkinson’s disease, which can significantly impact a patient’s independence and quality of life.”

A key highlight of the clinic is its dedicated focus on Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and coordination. The clinic offers, personalized medication plans, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, lifestyle modification guidance and long-term disease management strategies.

It is also equipped with modern diagnostic facilities and follows a multidisciplinary approach involving neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists. The clinic strengthens our clinical capabilities and ensures comprehensive support for patients dealing with movement disorders, said Abhinav Srivastava, regional facility director-Livasa Hospitals.