If you have ever worked with patients with Parkinson's disease, you might recognize a certain scenario. A patient thinks they are walking normally, but their stride is only 15 cm. They think they are ...

Parkinson’s disease ranks second among the most common age-related neurodegenerative brain diseases. Alzheimer’s is first. Parkinson’s is also the most common motor (movement related) brain disease.

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the first important task is to choose a care team. But how? It’s often helpful to visualize yourself at the center of a circle, surrounded ...

Among the rehabilitation options for Parkinson's disease, LSVT-BIG is an exercise therapy that has been gaining attention in recent years. “My movements have become smaller.” “My stride has become ...

Advanced Parkinsons disease can make it harder to get around, and you may need help to get ready for the day, prepare meals, and go to doctor's appointments. But experts have found that if you ...

Abstract: Vocal performance degradation is a common symptom for the vast majority of Parkinson's disease (PD) subjects, who typically follow personalized one-to-one periodic rehabilitation meetings ...

The Africa Program achieves its mission through in-depth research that offers practical solutions to key challenges in US-Africa relations. The Africa Program's flagship initiatives include the ...

Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of virtual rehabilitation using a 3D animated virtual therapist delivering the LSVT-BIG program for people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD).

Exercise is the only intervention that can slow the progression of Parkinson’s. A physical therapist offers expert advice on how to get moving. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that ...

These intensive, monthlong interventions can help people with Parkinson’s continue to stay engaged and connected. LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG are therapeutic approaches that address two different issues in ...

It’s well-known that exercise of all kinds is beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s disease. But physical therapy, in particular, is key. Why? A professional can guide you through the right moves ...

CEDAR CITY — Fifty years ago, scientists believed a cure for Parkinson’s Disease would be found in five years. Yet this year, the complexity of this disease will result in more than 50,000 new ...