Treatment for Musculoskeletal Movement Disorders
What are Movement Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System?
Musculoskeletal movement disorders refer to impairments in how your muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissues work together to produce smooth, coordinated movement. These conditions often lead to pain, stiffness, weakness, or restricted mobility, limiting your ability to move freely and perform daily tasks. These conditions often involve:
Muscle stiffness or rigidity
Involuntary movements (tremors, spasms, tics)
Poor posture and balance
Difficulty with gait or mobility
Reduced coordination and control
Common causes include:
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Musculoskeletal imbalances
Neurological trauma
How We Treat It
At CHA Physical Therapy, we take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to treating movement disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our focus is on restoring functional movement, improving motor control, and helping you regain independence in daily life.
Your custom treatment plan may include:
Neuromuscular Re-education – to retrain the nervous system and improve coordination.
Balance & Gait Training – to enhance stability and reduce fall risk.
Proprioceptive & Sensory Integration Exercises – to improve your body’s awareness in space.
Manual Therapy – to reduce muscle stiffness, correct joint restrictions, and ease pain.
Stretching & Strengthening Protocols – to restore range of motion and build functional strength.
Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation – to activate weak muscles and improve movement patterns.
Postural Realignment & Movement Pattern Correction – to build efficient, pain-free movement habits.
We treat each patient as a unique case—matching interventions to your diagnosis, mobility level, and personal goals.
Frequently Asked Questions on Musculoskeletal Movement Disorders:
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Musculoskeletal movement disorders are impairments related to how your muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissues work together to produce smooth, coordinated movement. These conditions are a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and often leading to pain, stiffness, weakness, or restricted mobility.
Common signs can include:
Muscle stiffness or rigidity
Involuntary movements (like tremors or spasms)
Poor posture and balance
Difficulty with walking or mobility
Reduced coordination and control
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These conditions can stem from a variety of underlying causes. A stroke, for instance, can lead to movement disorders if it damages parts of the brain that control movement, like the basal ganglia. Common causes we see include:
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Musculoskeletal imbalances
Neurological trauma
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At CHA Physical Therapy, our focus is on restoring functional movement and improving motor control to help you regain independence. Your personalized treatment plan may involve several evidence-based techniques, including:
Neuromuscular Re-education to retrain the nervous system and improve coordination.
Balance & Gait Training to enhance stability and reduce your risk of falling.
Proprioceptive & Sensory Integration Exercises, which are exercises that challenge and develop your body's awareness in space to help stabilize joints.
Manual Therapy to ease pain and stiffness and correct joint restrictions.
Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation to activate weak muscles and improve movement patterns. Research shows this can be effective in improving muscle strength and function.
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No, every patient is treated as a unique case. We take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to treatment. Your custom treatment plan is created by matching our therapeutic interventions to your specific diagnosis, current mobility level, and personal goals.
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