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feature story 12 New Krama Yoga Institute Leaves You with a Healthy Body and a Quiet Mind

Calendar 6

SPORTS NEWS

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14 Plantation’s Central Park Hosts 8th Annual Miami Dolphins Academy 7-on-7 High School Football Tournament

COMMUNITY NEWS 8

Plantation Woman’s Club Hosts Its 41st Annual Woman of the Year Luncheon

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10 Plantation Fire Department Claims Ninth State Championship

16 Plantation Teen Shares Her Love of Theater Through Unique Broward Center Program 18 Plantation Students Rewarded for Their Good Grades and Citizenship

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1st Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program Finale – Gordon Gumshoe: “Fairy Tale Detective” presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory! Plus prizes, book giveaways and lots of fun. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

7th Mother & Son Hoedown – Mothers and Sons, 6-10 years old, are invited to put on your jeans and boots, grab a Stetson and join The City of Plantation, Parks & Recreation Department for Two-Steppin Tunes and Cowboy games. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road. $20 per couple (1 Mother, 1 Son). The price includes pizza, beverage, fun and games. There is an $8 charge per extra son. Hoedown tickets are available at Plantation Central Park and Deicke Auditorium through August 6th and at Deicke Auditorium the evening of the event. For more information call 954-452-2510.

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15th Afternoon Movie – Bring your friends to watch a movie at the library. Popcorn and drinks served. Ages 6-11. 2:00 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

17th Tween Book Club – Book discussion, craft and treats. Ages 8-12, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

29th Suzuki Music Academy’s Classical Kids Family Concert – American Protege International Competition prize winning solo violinist Sahana is joined by Suzuki Music Academy children violinists and pianists to perform a classical music concert that the whole family will enjoy. Sahana, now 14 years old, began her formal training at the Academy at age 3 1/2 and this past December gave her New York City solo debut performance at Carnegie Hall. She will be joined by the Academy’s young musical performers, ages 2 and up, to present a program of classic favorites by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven. 2:00 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. For more information call 954-797-7777 or 954-765-1597.

Ongoing Chess Club – A chance for casual practice or play. Raffle prize! Ages 5-18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Hot Food Hot Topics – Learn effective reading strategies to help your child learn and succeed in school! Prizes, fun activities for parents and children, sample healthy crock-pot meals and a free book for participating families, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

presents an exhibit commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War ll. Exhibit features military artifacts and items from WWll, memories of Broward County doing WWll, recreated U.S. Army communications bunker, special displays of local WWll veterans, special programs during exhibit (to be announced). The exhibit runs through October 24, 2015.

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and tour of the range, information on the Explorer program, gangs and organized crime, crime scene investigation and forensics, participation in a D.U.I scenario, viewing a robbery scenario, and much more. Not only does this create a partnership between the public and the police department and its operations, but promotes an interest in children who are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement. Space is limited. Refreshments will be served. To register, or for more information, please call the Plantation Police Department Outreach at 954-916-5601. GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Creek Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@comcast.net.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS is a nonprofit, noncommercial, weight-loss support and wellness education organization with thousands of chapters in the US and Canada. TOPS doesn’t pay celebrities to endorse them and they don’t promise quick fixes or promote unrealistic images of the “perfect body”. Instead the focus is on health. Meets at Plantation Community Church, 6501 W. Broward Blvd., Mondays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. For more information call Karen Frodge at 954-797-7769 or the church at 954-581-5276.

Night Division of GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Creek Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@ comcast.net. Junior Woman’s Club of Plantation – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Amanda at 954-240-6044 or e-mail aflutie@aol.com. Bedtime Stories – Stories and crafts, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All ages, every Tuesday, West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Fizz! Boom! Read! – Stories, science and crafts. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ages 6-10. Every Wednesday. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

Family Game Nights – 3rd Friday of every month beginning August 21, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Plantation Community Church fellowship hall, 6701 W. Broward Blvd., Board games, ping pong, Foosball, pizza and fun. Families or unaccompanied youth 15 and older are invited. $3 per person, maximum $10 per family covers the cost of pizza. Bring your own drinks and games. For more information call 954-797-7769. Family Citizens Police Academy – Every Monday from September 21 to November 16, 2015, from 6 p.m.8:15 p.m. at the Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace. This 9 week course is free of charge and open to adults and children over 13 years of age who live, work or have an affiliation with the city of Plantation. The course includes a K-9 demonstration, firearms safety

Kids’ Corner – Stories, songs & crafts. Caregivers may enter during the craft portion. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Ages 3-6. Every Thursday. West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Blvd., Plantation. Storytime Fun – Stories, songs and crafts. Caregivers may enter during the craft portion. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 3-5. Every Thursday. West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Blvd., Plantation.

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Plantation Woman’s Club Hosts Its 41st Annual Woman of the Year Luncheon BY JILL SHARPE

ore than 130 honorees, club members, families and friends recently gathered at the Jacaranda Country Club to honor one outstanding member from each of the ten service clubs in Plantation. GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club President Darlene Viazny welcomed the crowd which included City Council President and Acting Mayor Chris Zimmerman, Council President Pro Tem Ron Jacobs, Council member Lynn Stoner and retired Council member Ralph Merritt. “Each volunteer demonstrated her dedication to the community through a variety of projects including the arts, education, scholarships, fund raising, beautification projects, preservation of local heritage and support of their club’s goals and activities,” said Darlene Vlzany, GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club President. GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club MC, Gloria Merritt read the achievements and accomplishments of each winner. Luncheon Chair Pat Hinde presented each honoree with a gold necklace and Angel’s wings charm, a framed Certificate of Achievement, the floral centerpiece and copy of her club biography compliments of the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club. Council President and Acting Mayor, Chris Zimmerman presented each woman with a Key to the City charm. Honorees were: Wanda Wiranis, Plantation Historical Society; Renee Flores, GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club; Marleen Lee, Friends of the West Regional Library; Roxie Pelliccia, Plantation Garden Club; Gloria Stegman, Plantation Art Guild; Jennifer Orkin, Friends of the HB Hoffman/

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New Krama Yoga Institute Leaves You with a Healthy Body and a Quiet Mind feature story

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rama Yoga Institute provides guests with an enjoyable yoga experience, from the moment they step into the studio until the say “Namaste.” Whether you are a beginner or advanced, the state-of-the-art studio and experienced instructors will leave you with a “healthy body and a quiet mind,” and keep you coming back month after month.

The new yoga institute is centrally located in Davie at 12900 West State Rd. 84, parallel to 595. It serves Davie, Cooper City, Sunrise, Plantation, Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines and Miramar. Stephanie Cabrera, managing partner and one of six full-time instructors, answered some commonly asked questions about the studio.

When did you open? We opened in January 2015.

What styles of yoga do you offer? Krama Yoga Institute offers different styles that cater to all practitioners. We offer cardio based classes, such as Power Yoga (heated and none heated), Vinyasa Krama, Skanda Yoga, Power Balance and Martial Krama Yoga. We also offer more relaxed based classes, such as Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. Meditation based classes include Kundalini, Sound Healing and Meditation. What is Martial Krama Yoga? Martial Krama Yoga is a fusion of multiple martial arts and the

Vinyasa Krama Style of yoga. This system offers a variety of class styles and sets. Some focus on cultivating internal energy and others focus on transforming the average person into the ultimate athlete.

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Institute’s state-of-theart studio is not your typical one room yoga studio. As you arrive, you will be greeted by warm and welcoming staff members in our comfortable and zeninspiring lobby. Guests who arrive early or stay after class can use the complimentary Wi-Fi.

Are there different levels of yoga? There are many styles of yoga.

It is important to find the style that fits you. Every style of yoga that we offer has variations for all levels. We accommodate the beginner or “Curious Yogi,” as well as to the Ultimate Yogi practitioner. Whichever level you fall into, our pool of experienced instructors are here to take your yoga practice to the next level.

How many studios do you have? We have

Krama Yoga offers a variety of classes, from beginner to advanced.

two large studios, allowing us to offer more than one yoga style at a time. This allows couples or group of friends a shared workout experience catered to their wants, whether it a more relaxed restorative class or a more intense workout. We offer a variety of yoga classes that start at 6:30am and continue throughout the day until 7:30pm.

Is yoga just for women? No. Yoga is beneficial

for all genders and ages. It offers many benefits, such as flexibility, relaxation, breathing and control of mind and body. Our institute is designed so that couples can come in and practice different styles at the same time. Moms and daughters can attend the yoga class, while fathers and their kids attend the Martial Krama Yoga classes or just sit and relax in our comfortable lobby.

Do you offer a free month of yoga classes?

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yoga, to get acquainted with our studio and staff. Take advantage of our one free month of unlimited yoga and you will see why our slogan is Healthy Body, Quiet Mind. You can attend any of our classes at any of the times they are scheduled, so you can find the type of yoga that fits you best.

Are there costs involved? Clients pay $18 for

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Plantation Teen Shares Her Love of Theater Through Unique Broward Center Program SCHOOL NEWS

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lantation teen Valeria Hansen has always loved the theater. “From the time I was a little girl, theatre has always made me feel as though I am a part of a magic show where anything is possible,” said Hansen Over the past three years Hansen has had the opportunity to share her passion for the performing arts with her peers. As one of 24 Teen Ambassadors Teen Ambassadors on the set of The 25th with the Broward Center for Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2014-2015 Broward Center Teen Ambassadors the Performing Arts, Hansen attended at least one show for their participation. per month with a complimentary ticket and, in return, “Contrary to popular belief, theatre isn’t just was responsible for reviewing the show on at least musicals and show tunes,” said Hansen. “In one social media site. addition to watching professional performances, The program, which the Broward Center started I have fallen in love with the opera, ballet, in 2010, exposes teens to live performances includsymphony and jazz and I think every teenager ing Broadway shows, ballet, opera, classical condeserves the opportunity to experience these certs, jazz concerts and Family Fun shows. The things.” Ambassadors spread the word about what they’ve Hansen said she has been able to interview experienced through their reviews. Broward Center members of touring Broadway Across American Teen Ambassadors receive community service hours shows, South Florida operatic stars and solo performers at the Broward Center. She has sat in the orchestra pit during live performances and sat in the sound booth on headset to hear lighting cues being called. “I can never stop raving to my friends about all the cool things I get to do as a Teen Ambassador,” said Hansen. According to Hansen, Jill Kratish, Director of Programming, and Bill Montgomery, Director of Sales, are truly the best part of the program. “They really get to know each Teen Ambassador and are passionate about directing us to opportunities that they know we will appreciate,” Teen Ambassador Valeria Hansen with her Broward Center mentors Bill Montgomery and Jill Kratish said Hansen. Valeria Hansen and other Teen Ambassadors had the opportunity to the mentors I have had as a Broward Center Teen Each month via guest speakers to meet and perform with Broadway star Sutton Foster Ambassador and know that everything I do in the and special opportunities, the teens are future artistically is thanks to this program and these given the chance to form relationships with people in the industry. Whether they people.” In order for students to be considered for a position are directors, sound and light engineers, as a Teen Ambassador, they must be a high school performers, or producers, they are able student in Broward, Palm Beach or Dade County (prito connect with them one-on-one. “It’s vate, public or home school) as of August 2015. They not surprising that many teen ambasmust be able to attend one meeting per month and sadors leave the program with a clearer at least one show per month at the Broward Center understanding of what they want as a from September 2015 - May 30, 2016. Students must career and how they want to pursue it,” also maintain a minimum “B average” throughout the said Hansen. school year and must have access to a computer and “The program has definitely inspired have at least one social media account (Facebook, me to dream big and work on behalf Twitter, Tumblr Instagram, etc.) of others,” said Hansen. I have served as a United Nations Foundation Teen Applications are available online Ambassador, A World at School Youth at www.browardcenter.org/ Global Ambassador, and created my teenambassador. For more information own initiative called Teens for the Arts. call 954-468-2689 or e-mail I am now working as a Director/Writer teenambassador@browardcenter.org. Broward Center Teen Ambassadors prior to a show at the Broward Center for a short film. I owe all my inspiration

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Plantation Students Rewarded for Their Good Grades and Citizenship

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hirty-seven fourth-grade Plantation students were given new bikes, helmets and bike locks for their scholarship and determination at the B.I.K.E. awards program held at Peters Elementary and Plantation Elementary school in May. The program, now in its 12th year, rewards fourth-grade students for their overall citizenship and grades. Ten students at Plantation Elementary received new bikes and 27 students at Peters Elementary received bikes. The B.I.K.E program stands for “Be Intelligent Kind Enthusiastic” and was brought to Plantation eleven years ago by Captain Dominick Ranieri of the Plantation Police Department when his daughter was the recipient of a B.I.K.E. award in Palm Beach. For the last seven years the sponsorship and cost of the bikes, helmets and locks has been paid for the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club (PWC). Ann Ebbert, Barbara Graveson and Gloria Merritt from the Club all attended the BIKE awards at Plantation Elementary along with School Board members and Police Chief Harrison, Sgt. Seymour Council, Deputy Chief Allen Belanger, Captain Rob Juskiewicz, Officer Randy Hamilton and Detective Al Butler. PWC Club members Ann Ebbert, Barbara Graveson and Pat Livingston attended the awards at Peters Elementary along with the Mayor, Chief Harrison, Captain Juskiewicz, Sgt. Seymour Council, Detective Al Butler and sev-

eral other officers. “The children were all very excited and grateful,” said Renee Flores, Plantation Woman’s Club publicity chair. The GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club strongly supports education, Plantation public schools and scholarships to Plantation residents. “We are currently supporting eight students at Florida universities,” said Flores. “We provide free books to children through our Book Fairy project. In addition, we support the Frost Bucks student incentive “store” at Plantation Elementary School. We are very proud of our numerous community service projects over the years which have enhanced our City.” PWC Meetings are at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month, September through May at Deicke Auditorium. For more information call 954-295-0754.

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Robots and Rockets Stimulate Excitement for STEM Education

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lementary and middle school students interested in robotics, programming and electronics had the chance to attend a unique science camp this summer thanks to the efforts of Joe Vallone, aerospace engineering instructor at Plantation High School. Earlier this year Vallone applied for and received a $35,000 grant from Motorola to pay for the program. Twenty-five elementary school students and 60 middle school students in Plantation got to build and program their own robots, experiment with electronic circuits and compete against each other to see who could build the highest, strongest tower using just straws and tape. “The point is, it just isn’t possible to do effective STEM education with just textbooks,” said Vallone. Working alongside several teachers from Peters Elementary, Bair Middle and Plantation Elementary, Vallone’s goal was to put together full STEM lessons that the teachers could take back to their classrooms in the fall. The camp for elementary kids ran for two weeks followed by a three week camp for middle school students. “Every STEM activity we do has a reading component, a math lesson and a writing lesson,” said Vallone. “The teachers love it because they’ll leave with complete

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lesson plans and materials.” Vallone, who is used to working with teenagers, said the input from the elementary and middle school teachers is invaluable as they have a good grasp of what kids at those ages, can comprehend. Peters Elementary fourth grader Michael Fitzgerald, who wants to be an engineer when he grows up, said his favorite part of the program was learning to program the Edison robot. “When I clap it goes forward and I can make it go around obstacles,” Fitzgerald said. Third grader Amanda LaBuda, fourth grader Stella Hernandez and fifth grader Anneliese English also loved programming the robots. “My favorite subject in school is Math,” said English. Joshua Bezenski, a fifth grader, said he liked learning about the rockets and the science behind making them fly. Plantation High students Danny Hydaralo and Michael Dickstein, who helped Vallone run the camp, commented how great it was for these kids to have this experience with technology at such a young age. “It’s certainly an opportunity that we never had,” said Dickstein, who first learned to code in 8th grade. An experience like this is going to help these kids so much in the future as knowing how to code is becoming more and more important and valuable.”

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How Long Between Orthodontic Appointments? By Dr. Michael Maruri

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, call Plantation Orthodontist Dr. Michael Maruri at 954-473-6900 for your free consultation today. After school and weekend appointments are conveniently available. The practice is located behind the Fountains Shoppes at 815 S University Dr., Suite 100, in Plantation.

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he American Association of Orthodontists states that the length of time between braces adjustments should be decided by the treating orthodontist, depending upon the particular case that he/she is working upon. The periodontal health of the teeth plays a role in how much force and how often a force can be applied. Some patients require more frequent visits and some patients would benefit from longer visit intervals. The length of time between braces adjustments for my patients is typically in the 6-8 week range. It is important to understand that the length of time between your orthodontic adjustments does not correspond with how fast your teeth are moving. Just like technology has advanced our lives in so many ways, technology too has improved tremendously the design, shape and function of today’s modern braces. The mixture of metals used to make the wire used with braces was originally designed by NASA to for outer space. It is an alloy of copper, nickel and titanium (CuNiTi). This combination of metals allows the wire to apply gentle forces for a long period of time. Unlike stainless steel wires that typically have to be adjusted every month, CuNiTi wires can be effective for months. The pressure applied to the teeth through the braces, however, will reduce over time as the elastic ties holding the wire into the brackets weaken and stretch. Regular adjustment appointments are therefore needed to replace the weakened elastic ties and re-establish the forces even if the wires are not changed. In order for your teeth to move, your body has to remodel the bone and ligaments surrounding the teeth. The tissues have to dissolve first then the teeth can move and finally the tissues have to regenerate for stability to occur. This process takes a minimum of three weeks in healthy patients with normal bone metabolism. If forces are applied too often, then tissue destruction may occur. Even if no new forces are applied to your teeth at every visit, regular appointments allow the orthodontist an opportunity to evaluate the tooth movement and make the necessary recommendations in treatment. Usually the original treatment plan predicts the process throughout the whole treatment time. Since the teeth are constantly moving during treatment, every adjustment presents a new set of circumstances for the orthodontist to evaluate. The patient is essentially re-diagnosed at each appointment throughout the treatment plan, following the original plan as a guide. In conclusion, the length between your orthodontic appointments is specific to the individual needs of you and your orthodontist. It is unlike decades ago, when most orthodontic patients were usually seen monthly. Space age CuNiTi wires allow active forces to be applied for a greater period of time giving your orthodontist a greater range of options for choosing treatment intervals.

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f there were a song about keeping yourself safe from financial scams, the refrain to that song would be “Check your credit report!” But practically speaking, what does that mean? How can that one piece of advice keep you safe from so much? Though it sounds like an advanced financial maneuver, checking your credit report is easier than balancing your checkbook. Let’s look at each step in detail:

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There are three different credit reporting agencies: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. They share data, but each makes its own report. You’re entitled to one free report from each agency every year. You can request your free credit report at annualcreditreport.com. This is the only website approved by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for this purpose. You can also get a free copy of your credit report if you’ve been denied credit or have been the victim of certain kinds of fraud.

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With your credit report now in your hands, it’s time to look it over. There are three things you’ll want to look for. You want to find accounts that are open in your name and you want to see if there’s any collection activity. You’ll also want to take a look at the number and frequency of inquiries. You’ll want to look through each one to make sure you recognize them.

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DBS for Movement Disorders: Tuning the Brain There are more than 100 nervous system disorders that afflict millions of people across the globe. Many of the disorders affect a person’s movement and alter their motor controls. This includes balance, gait, speed of movement, tremors, jerks and abnormal postures. Deep brain stimulation or DBS has successfully treated these symptoms and allowed many sufferers to reclaim their lives. At Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Pauline Braathen Neurological Center, a collaborative approach is utilized. The team of neurologists and neurosurgeons has pioneered the use of DBS since the original clinical trials in the mid1990s. Cleveland Clinic Florida continues to be at the forefront of innovative breakthroughs and successful treatments.

DBS is the use of a small electrical current sent to the brain. Electrodes are placed in specific areas of the brain; the location depends on each patient’s specific symptoms and treatments. The electrodes are connected by wires to a pacemaker-like device, implanted in the chest. The device will continuously send electrical pulses to the brain targets, stopping the impulses that cause tremors or other movement disorders. This treatment has been successful in treating disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and Tourette syndrome. DBS is a very safe and effective treatment. Patients who undergo DBS see a 50 to 70 percent improvement in their movement symptoms and a significant reduction in their tremors. They’ve also reported an average of 50 percent improvement in their walking and balance following surgery. Most DBS

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patients are able to significantly reduce their medications after undergoing the procedure. The neurological team at Badih Adada, MD Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Florida Clinic Florida Neurosurgeon consists of expert neurologists, neurosurgeons and medical support staff who work collaboratively to treat each individual case. The neurologist evaluates each patient and employs non-surgical treatments first. If further treatment is needed, the neurologist and the neurosurgeon will work together to coordinate the DBS procedure, as well as throughout the surgery. Patients are awake under mild sedation for the procedure, because surgeons need to ensure the electrodes are controlling the patient’s abnormal movement. This collaboration is vitally important because the difference between success and failure is measured in millimeters. In the past a lesion was created in the areas of the brain that were abnormal in order to treat movement disorders. Now, instead of injuring the brain, we electrically stimulate it to re-establish normal movements with minimum risk to other areas of the brain. The results are often dramatic. For patients with severe tremors, it’s practically a cure; often their tremor is completely gone. For patients with Parkinson’s, we usually see marked improvement in symptoms and a decrease in the need for medication. There are many complex factors that must be taken into account before considering DBS. You should discuss your condition and symptoms with a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. Patients who have tried medical treatments including medications, and have not attained satisfactory control of their disorder, should talk to a physician about their DBS options.

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