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Condition: Spasticity

Individuals with a movement disorder may experience tremors, involuntary movements and gait difficulty.

At UAMS, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and other specialists combine their expertise to help treat your condition effectively. Close collaboration between the different departments ensures better care for you.

We incorporate the latest advances and research in genetics, prescription drugs and surgical techniques used to treat movement disorders. Our research efforts include randomized clinical trials for different disorders. These new techniques and studies help expand the frontiers of diagnosis and treatment available to you.

A coordinated multidisciplinary team is at the core of the UAMS Movement Disorders Program. By working closely together, we achieve the most effective results for our patients. Patients meet with our clinicians at the multidisciplinary clinic, where visits with multiple specialists may occur in a single day. Our clinic layout simplifies traveling to appointments and facilitates team communication. Our facility also houses the Gait and Balance Lab in the same suite.

We offer state-of-the-art treatments including deep brain stimulation, electrode implantation, and spinal cord stimulation. All care is provided through a multi-disciplinary approach involving neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, and other specialists. This collaboration ensures all patients receive the best and most comprehensive care possible.

The UAMS Movement Disorders Program includes clinicians and researchers from the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Medical Ethics and Psychiatry. Our group works closely with colleagues in the fields of radiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and primary care to manage the impact of a movement disorder on each patient’s overall health.

Neuromodulation involves the use of implantable devices that
alter the nervous system activity through the use of electrical stimulation.

Before and after treatment handwriting samples

Before and After: Handwriting samples from a patient with essential tremor show the significant difference in control of the pen before (left) and after (right) deep brain stimulation surgery.

Neuromodulation therapy can be used to treat:

  • Movement Disorders
  • Spasticity
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Essential Tremor and Dystonia
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Chronic Neuropathic Pain

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  • Providers
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Treatments and Procedures Related to Spasticity

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

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Providers Treating Spasticity

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Spasticity. Review each provider for availability.

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Thomas S. Kiser, M.D.

Thomas S. Kiser, M.D. Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

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T. Glenn Pait, M.D.

T. Glenn Pait, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Erika A. Petersen, M.D.

Erika A. Petersen, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Locations Where Providers Treat Spasticity

Note that the treatment of Spasticity may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Neurology Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5838
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Areas of Expertise for Spasticity

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Neurology

UAMS Health provides expert care for adult patients with neurological disorders, including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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