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Neurology - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disorder that causes serious and permanent problems with control of gait and balance. The most obvious sign of the disease is an inability to aim the eyes properly, which occurs because of lesions in the area of the brain that coordinates eye movements. Some patients describe this effect as a blurring. PSP patients often show alterations of mood and behavior, including depression and apathy as well as progressive mild dementia. It must be emphasized that the pattern of signs and symptoms can be quite different from person to person. The symptoms of PSP are caused by a gradual deterioration of brain cells in a few tiny but important places at the base of the brain, in the region called the brainstem.

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The University of Utah PSP & Atypical Parkinsonism support group meets on the second Monday of every month. Please join us for our next support group meeting. Click here for more details.

Additional Resources:

PSP Research Study

WE MOVE (Worldwide Education & Awareness for Movement Disorders)

CUREPSP (Foundation for PSP|CBD and Related Brain Diseases)

D. James Ballard, B.S., P.T., DPT

Locations
Health Profession Education Building (801) 587-9161

Specialties: Balance/Vestibular, Movement Disorders, Pelvic Dysfunction/Incontinence, Physical Therapy

Stefan M. Pulst, M.D., Dr. med.

Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Ataxia, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease

David R. Renner, M.D.

Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: EMG, General Neurology, HIV/AIDS, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Neuromuscular Diseases, Stroke

Lauren E. Schrock, M.D.

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Botulinum Toxins, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Intraoperative Monitoring, Movement Disorders, Neurology

David R. Shprecher, D.O., M.S.C.I

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Faint and Fall, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease

Perla C. Thulin, M.D.

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Movement Disorders, Neurology

Meghan S. Zorn, PA-C

Locations
Imaging & Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Movement Disorders, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease, Physician Assistant

Clinical Trials