International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

MDS is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, who are interested in Parkinson's disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control. The spectrum of clinical disorders represented by the Society includes but is not limited to:

* Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism
* Dystonia
* Chorea, Huntington's disease
* Ataxia
* Tremor and essential tremor
* Myoclonus and startle
* Tics and Tourette syndrome
* Restless legs syndrome
* Stiff person syndrome
* Gait disorders

The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; to operate exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to encourage interest and participation in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. To view MDS' Social Media Policy, click on the link below:

http://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About/MDS-Policies/MDS-Social-Media-Policy.htm

09/10/2025

Designing effective clinical trials for disease-modifying treatments is challenging. Learn about ongoing trials and how to address challenges in patient selection and improving outcome measures in multi-arm, multi-stage trials. Mdscongress.org

General practitioners: Gain a practical introduction to common but under-diagnosed movement disorders. https://loom.ly/S...
09/09/2025

General practitioners: Gain a practical introduction to common but under-diagnosed movement disorders. https://loom.ly/Siqi4s4

General practitioners are often the first point of contact for patients with movement disorders — but you need proper tr...
09/09/2025

General practitioners are often the first point of contact for patients with movement disorders — but you need proper training to recognize and manage them. https://loom.ly/NdaHSqA

Epilepsy-dyskinesia syndromes (EDS) are complex disorders where patients experience both epilepsy and movement disorders...
09/08/2025

Epilepsy-dyskinesia syndromes (EDS) are complex disorders where patients experience both epilepsy and movement disorders. Dr. Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari breaks down his study examining the genetics, phenotypes, treatment options, and future of EDS. https://loom.ly/PmVq2jg

Participants immersed themselves in cutting-edge theory and skills training in at the Dystonia: Bridging Theory and Hand...
09/08/2025

Participants immersed themselves in cutting-edge theory and skills training in at the Dystonia: Bridging Theory and Hands-On Expertise course.

Help shape the future of education at MDS! Take a few minutes to share which topics are important in the field: https://...
09/08/2025

Help shape the future of education at MDS! Take a few minutes to share which topics are important in the field: https://loom.ly/qSx50w8

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09/08/2025

Collaboration has been the driving force behind MDS for 40 years.

Dr. Christopher Goetz reflects on how that defined the development of the MDS-UPDRS, which has elevated the standards for research and care globally.

Join us at the to celebrate this legacy and shape the future together.

Register now: mdscongress.org

“So the five of us were there and we decided formally to do this. We decided to hold a little organizational meeting the...
09/05/2025

“So the five of us were there and we decided formally to do this. We decided to hold a little organizational meeting the next day.” - Stanley Fahn

40 years ago this week, at the World Congress of Neurology in Hamburg, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society was born.

From that small meeting, MDS grew into a global community advancing care, research, and education in movement disorders.

Here’s to the next 40 years!

"Do not miss" lectures and events at the upcoming MDS International Congress. Read now »https://loom.ly/KAi0c-U
09/04/2025

"Do not miss" lectures and events at the upcoming MDS International Congress. Read now »
https://loom.ly/KAi0c-U

Upcoming highlights of the 2025 International Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii, October 5-9, 2025.

09/04/2025

In the early days of Movement Disorders, clinicians and researchers gathered to watch films of patients, debating the phenomenology of complex cases. These late-night sessions sparked breakthroughs, built consensus, and created interest in the new field.

Celebrate the legacy and future of MDS at the : mdscongress.org

Do you know the name of the recently established international registry for women living with early-onset Parkinson’s di...
09/03/2025

Do you know the name of the recently established international registry for women living with early-onset Parkinson’s disease who become pregnant?

PregSpark (pregspark.com) is designed to gather robust evidence to inform future care for this unique patient population. Also newly published: This clinical primer for managing PD throughout the perinatal period, jointly curated by 3 MDS research groups. https://loom.ly/TFSzt-Q

Gain practical, supervised experience, get immediate feedback, and demonstrate your proficiency as you master the intric...
09/02/2025

Gain practical, supervised experience, get immediate feedback, and demonstrate your proficiency as you master the intricate art of BoNT for complex movement disorders. https://loom.ly/ymD5Fjw

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MDS is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, who are interested in Parkinson's disease, related neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control. The spectrum of clinical disorders represented by the Society includes but is not limited to: * Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism * Dystonia * Chorea, Huntington's disease * Ataxia * Tremor and essential tremor * Myoclonus and startle * Tics and Tourette syndrome * Restless legs syndrome * Stiff person syndrome * Gait disorders The objective and mission of the Society shall be to advance the neurological sciences pertaining to Movement Disorders; to operate exclusively for scientific, scholarly and educational purposes; to encourage research; to provide forums, such as medical journals, scientific symposia and International Congresses, for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to encourage interest and participation in the activities of the Society among healthcare and allied professionals and scientists; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. To view the MDS Social Media Policy, please visit: www.movementdisorders.org/social-media-policy