In the end, I have to be my best advocate for my own care. It took years, but when I became my best advocate, serious change happened,” Choi says.

Balance issues may also arise, followed by speech alterations as the disease ... Exercise can stimulate gut motility and reduce the inflammation that is believed to contribute to Parkinson’s ...

Parkinson’s disease can make regular movements challenging, but staying active can help. “Movement is important,” said Patty ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative ... mobility problem including gait, posture, balance dexterity etc. Physiotherapy would include exercises to improve mobility, help overcome side ...

Parkinson's disease is an illness that affects the part of your brain that controls how you move your body. Some people with Parkinson’s first notice weakness, difficulty walking, and stiff muscles.

Eden Prairie Community Center’s Parkinson’s Wellness Program offers tailored exercises and support, providing hope and ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Symons Family Fitness Center in Dauphin County recently announced the launch of P.U.N.C.H. The initiative is a five-day-a-week program serving the minds, bodies and souls of ...

These include stiffness of neck and trunk muscles (rigidity), slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and impaired balance. Unlike classic Parkinson's disease, tremor is rarely ... physical therapy and ...

Other red flags related to Parkinson’s disease include limb rigidity and stiffness, balance trouble ... However, getting ...

Parkinson's disease can interfere with balance. This can make it difficult to exercise or even engage in everyday tasks, like walking up or down the stairs. As the disease progresses, it becomes a ...

Parkinson's disease (PD ... slowness of movement, and gait and balance difficulties. Although there is no cure for PD, medications may markedly improve the symptoms of the disease. Neurologists ...