Sep 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of emergency room visits and...
Sep 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Check out the first video in this series, as PD Warrior founder Melissa McConaghy and head online coach Jason King demonstrate exactly what benefits people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can gain from exercising. You’ll also see a...
Sep 13, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Exercise is good for the body and mind, especially when living with a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease. However, tremors and balance issues can make finding safe ways to stay active difficult. Stationary bikes can be a...
Sep 5, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD
Shared from parkinsonvoiceproject.org. People with Parkinson’s have much more control over their movements than they think. Watch this video to learn how! Understanding the role of dopamine and the concept of INTENT can help people with Parkinson’s and their...
Sep 5, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that shares several characteristics with Parkinson’s disease. The two conditions have similar symptoms, and they are diagnosed in similar ways. However, MSA —...
Sep 5, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from parkinsonsdisease.net. One of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I had heard someone complain of pain in their leg I would not have thought it due to Parkinson’s. My...
