Tag Archives: Parkinson’s Disease

Managing Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, incurable disorder caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the part of the brain that affects movement, muscle control and balance. Most often appearing after age 60, symptoms include tremors, slow movement, difficulty initiating and continuing movement and postural instability. Parkinson’s disease treatment aims to maintain the individual’s quality […]

Parkinson’s Disease and Physical Therapy

Recently, experts have been paying more attention to how physical therapy can help those with Parkinson’s disease. This  degenerative neurological disease is usually treated with medication, but new studies suggest that certain types of therapeutic exercise can make significant improvements in the daily lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease. A 2012  study published in […]