Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects each individual differently.

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Many people experience tremors, rigid muscles, slowness of movement and balance problems. Management of Parkinson's symptoms can be complex, but medications and therapies can help improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson's.

The Parkinson's Clinic of the Ozarks is here to serve the needs of people with Parkinson's disease through comprehensive clinical and social assessments. During the clinic appointment, Parkinson's patients are evaluated by:

• board-certified neurologist
• physical therapist
• occupational therapist
• speech pathologist
• registered nurse
• social services worker.

The goal of the clinic is to improve care and symptom management for persons affected by Parkinson's disease. The clinic also provides education and outreach to the communities of southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas.

Our clinic staff is here to address your concerns, including:

• diagnosis confirmation
• medications & side effects
• depression and cognitive changes
• caregiver issues.

In addition, the clinic provides management for persons who have had deep-brain stimulation surgery.

Physician services are provided by the Neurology Group at Ferrell-Duncan Clinic. In addition, thanks to our affiliation with the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks, patients are provided with educational information and referrals to resources in their communities.

For more information about the clinic, please call 417/875-3681 or 417/269-3616.

You can also visit the National Parkinson Foundation or the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks.