Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder recognized by four major symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, slowness and difficulty with gait and balance. In addition to these cardinal symptoms, many PD patients are deconditioned and have decreased body mass, fatigue and lack of endurance, depression, and cognitive impairment. Exercise can be useful in improving many of […]

There are many diagnoses that are difficult to accept, and Parkinson’s Disease is one of these. It is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Although the symptoms vary by individual, it means a gradual loss of control over one’s muscles and physicality, in one way or another. The good news is the majority […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex movement disorder with motor, behavioral and cognitive symptoms that presents many challenges to affected individuals and their families. Shifting adversity to opportunity requires knowledge, a forward looking vision, a team spirit and courage. Mastering this process will optimize medical and social outcomes. CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS: PD is a movement disorder […]

Today, April 7th, marks the first day of Parkinson’s Awareness Week for this year. One of the most common, yet debilitating diseases we see affect our senior loved ones today, Parkinson’s negatively affects their ability to control their body due to it forcing the brain to stop making the chemical called Dopamine. While the disease […]