Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders

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What Sets Us Apart

Our Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) experts work with you to enhance your abilities and well-being through integrative & innovative care. Learn how we redefine outcomes.

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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Program

Our PDMD experts team with you to enhance your abilities and well-being through integrative and innovative care. Across all stages of the disease, we provide a holistic and science-driven approach to providing care.

Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Research

Our program offers a wide range of research opportunities for the motor, cognitive, behavioral and emotional aspects of PDMD.

Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Education, Support & Community Events

Through our programs and support groups, we strive to raise awareness, foster knowledge and address the needs of the Parkinson's disease community.

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How We Heal

Every person with Parkinson’s disease or a movement disorder has unique medical and therapeutic needs. Our doctors, therapists and scientists collaborate using the most advanced medical research and technology to facilitate the best outcomes.

We help to optimize patients' abilities with the goal of slowing the progression of their Parkinson's symptoms.

Benjamin Friedman, MD Attending Physician
Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director of the PDMD program

Science-Driven Care

With hundreds of clinical studies under way, we offer you access to the world’s most advanced research, which can directly impact your outcome. The pursuit of new therapies may include application of technology, biological materials and pharmacological therapies specific to neural action.

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

People with Parkinson's needed for Research on Digital Health Technology

This study will explore different ways to integrate digital health technology and behavior change interventions into physical therapy settings to improve exercise monitoring and maintenance. We are looking for people with Parkinson's Disease who are referred to the Proactive PT Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.