Experienced care for children who have trouble with movement and muscle control
Movement disorders can greatly affect a child’s ability to participate in activities at home, in school and in sports and recreation. At Texas Children’s Hospital, the specialists in our Movement Disorders Program diagnose and treat these conditions in infants, children and teens. We work closely with you and your child to tailor a care plan that helps your child get the most out of life.
Movement disorders we treat in infants, children and teens
Movement disorders are neurological (nerve-related) conditions that cause problems with muscle movement and control, such as:
Increased movement, such as muscle spasms, jerking or shaking
Decreased or slow movements
Movements that a child chooses to make (voluntary)
Multispecialty team for complete care of pediatric movement disorders
Our doctors, surgeons and other providers come from several specialties, bringing together a full spectrum of expertise. We work as a team to manage the wide-ranging symptoms that movement disorders can cause.
Our specialists have additional years of advanced training in pediatric neurology, developmental neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neuropsychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation and others. Meet our team.
No. 2 in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Consistently ranked among the top children’s centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report, with outcomes among the best in the nation.
