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Source: AZO Network
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Source: AZO Network
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Source: AZO Network
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Source: AZO Network
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Research highlights the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, revealing that gout patients exhibit smaller brain volumes, increased brain iron markers, and a higher incidence of conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and essential tremor, particularly within the first three years after diagnosis.

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The findings of a major international trial to test a high-tech, scalpel-free approach to treating movement problems caused by Parkinson’s disease have been published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.

Source: AZO Network
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Movement Disorders
Foundation of Arizona

The Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with movement disorders, with a particular focus on Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease.

From providing free community services to novel treatment procedures, the Foundation is dedicated in establishing proper care and support to the people afflicted with movement disorders and their families. We believe that by providing the programs and opportunities that focus on managing their disability, we can enrich the lives of people living with movement disorders here in our community.

80+
educational events
& webinars
3000+
participants served

Support our Foundation

The Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona is focused on helping people living with movement disorders, with particular focus on Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism.

Help support the Foundation's mission to enrich the lives of people living with movement disorders through education, research, and community support. With your help, you would be empowering the Foundation to help these people pursue wellness and enable them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Audience Testimonials

Aug 1, 2022
"Very good stimulation and variety."
Jul 25, 2022
"I believe I have been to all the boxing classes (zoom, 4). This is the best one yet. To make it even better, more class participation with students counting the exercises with the instructor (good voice training). One, Two, three, etc,"
Jun 3, 2022
"This has been a really eye opening program for me."
Jun 3, 2022
"Excellent presentation by Dr Subraheinem (SP). She gave answers to questions that were on point"
Jun 3, 2022
"The Wellness Webinar was a big help. Thank you! Let’s have more of this coz it gives encouragement to PD patients and to caregivers."
Jun 3, 2022
"Outstanding webinar! Breakout rooms were enjoyable. Learned a lot from the speakers."
Mar 11, 2022
"Thank you for such in-depth descriptions & explanations of the topics. I probably won’t remember the difficult names of meds mentioned, but I will remember that there are meds for Hallucinations, & other side effects. It was very informative. Blessings"
Mar 11, 2022
"Fantastic learning experience"
Mar 11, 2022
"I would like to share this talk with my sister who was diagnosed with PD"
Mar 11, 2022
"The breakout rooms are helpful. The sponsor videos were a bit choppy. The webinar was very enjoyable and educational. Kudos to the MDFA."
Nov 19, 2021
"5 stars for both speakers! Information relevant to me and my desire to become more well-informed regarding disease."
Nov 19, 2021
"This was really a very very good webinar. Kudos to the organizers. The breakout rooms were much better this time. I am looking forward to the next webinar."
Nov 19, 2021
"Outstanding webinar. The Q & A portion is really informative and engaging."
Aug 27, 2021
"The webinars are very insightful. Thank you for making it available."
Aug 27, 2021
"Very good seminar. Learned a lot. Looking forward to the next one."
Aug 27, 2021
"It was fantastic and I was very grateful. The two doctors were really really wonderful"
Aug 27, 2021
"Very interesting subject regarding gastrointestinal symptoms. Very good information and was easy to understand."
* It is MDFA's confidentiality policy to protect the identity of its patients

Event Calendar

Apr 5
2024

Educational Webinar
Deep Brain Stimulation: Patient Educational Program

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Mar 23
2024

Educational Webinar
Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs and Early DBS for Parkinson's

Event Schedule
Saturday - AZ Time


10:00AM
In Person: Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors

11:00AM
"Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs and Early DBS for Parkinson's"

12:00PM
Q&A

12:25PM
Closing Raffles

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Feb 9
2024

Educational Webinar
Deep Brain Stimulation: Patient Educational Program

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Dec 15
2023

Educational Webinar
Deep Brain Stimulation: Patient Educational Program

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Watch our Previous Webinars

Detecting and Targeting Alpha Synuclein: Are We on a Path Toward a Cure for Parkinson's?
Sep 23, 2023

Research has shown that the abnormal protein that accumulates in the cells in Parkinson’s Disease and leads to degeneration of cells is phosphorylated alpha synuclein. Dr. Padma Mahant will be discussing the different ways that alpha synuclein can be detected in different tissues, how these tests can be used to differentiate Parkinson’s disease from other parkinsonian syndromes.

The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative For Parkinson's
Jun 10, 2023

“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.” This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. Hear from Dr. Tass on the vibrating glove and how it can improve your symptoms and quality of life.

Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound
Mar 4, 2023

The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also compare and contrast focused ultrasound versus deep brain stimulation for management of tremors not sufficiently controlled with medications.

Contact Us

Location
#9590 E Ironwood Square Drive
Suite #225
Scottsdale AZ 85258
Phone
(480) 403-4635
Got a Question?
info@mdfa.us

Move up to Better Health

We would love to have your support in carrying through with MDFA's mission to enrich the lives of those with movement disorders through research, education and community.

By raising awareness, we're able to establish important collaborative partnerships so we can bring care to where it's truly needed.

Help us provide tools to improve the lives of people living with movement disorders.