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Physical Therapy For Parkinson Disease
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What Is Parkinsons Disease?
Parkinsons disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. Parkinsons disease usually affects people 55 - 75 years old, but it can also develop in younger people. The disease is progressive, with symptoms becoming more severe over time.
Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease
Parkinsons disease is difficult to diagnose in its early stages. The disease is diagnosed mostly through symptoms, which may include:
- Tremors (shaking) in the...
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Parkinson's Disease and Pain
Most people have witnessed the effects that Parkinson's disease has had on Michael J. Fox and Mohammad Ali. The tremors, gait... Read more »
"Living Well With Parkinson’s Disease" Has Tips for Alzheimer’s...
Some studies have shown that, although Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are distinct neurological disorders, as many as 25... Read more »
Keeping Mobile: Physical Therapy & RA
Staying fit and flexible is a good idea for everyone, but is particularly important when you live with rheumatoid arthritis. RA does throw... Read more »
Staying Motivated Beyond Physical Therapy
Last night I attended an event featuring my neurologist and physical therapist at a dinner hosted by an MS drug company. Thinking really... Read more »
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Parkinson's Disease: Levadopa (L-dopa)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There is no cure for Parkinsons disease but drugs, physical therapy, and surgical interventions can help control symptoms and improve quality of... Read more »
Quality of Life Issues in Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
The diagnosis and symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be devastating to an individual and family. However, there are several excellent resources... Read more »
Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Goals of Treatment for Parkinson's DiseaseTreatment for Parkinson's disease is highly individualized. The goal of therapy is to reduce symptoms and... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dietary FactorsNo special diets or natural foods have been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, but there are some dietary... Read more »
Parkinsons disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsyPreventionReferencesLang AE. When and how should treatment be started in Parkinson disease? Neurology. 2009;72(7... Read more »
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