Living with Parkinson’s: Daily Tips and Strategies Research has shown that certain lifestyle modifications can help better control Parkinson’s symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. A focus on diet modification and exercise can keep you healthier for longer, avoid secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s, improve mobility and balance, and enhance the overall quality of […]
Parkinson's diseaseWhy Movement is Important with Parkinson’s Disease April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and as an LSVT-BIG-trained therapist, I feel it is important to help spread the word about why movement is so important for those who have Parkinson’s Disease. Learn why movement is important with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise is for everyone Don’t get me […]
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson’s Disease Treatment in Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a degeneration of the basal ganglia and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine plays a major role in executive functions (paying attention, organizing, planning, prioritizing), focus, motor control, motivation, and reward. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) typically […]
Parkinson's diseaseThere are risk factors for developing Parkinson’s disease, although there is still quite a bit of unknown in understanding why there are changes in the brain.
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