Dystonia in Parkinson’s Disease

Dystonia is one of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that usually begins in one body region, such as the neck, face, vocal cords, arm, or leg, and then may spread to other parts of the body. Contributing to deteriorating movement and posture in Parkinson’s, Dystonia is commonly characterized by involuntary occasional/repetitive twisting and muscle contractions […]

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Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary/Genetic?

Whether the disease is hereditary or not is still unknown. 85 to 90 percent of all Parkinson’s cases are classified as idiopathic (the exact cause is unknown) and have no correlation with the genetics. However, in some families, the disease has been common across several generations. This could indicate that certain components of Parkinson’s are genetic. […]

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Is Parkinson’s Disease Curable?

Even though there is no cure for Parkinson’s, certain medication, surgery and alternative methods can help pause or reduce certain PD symptoms in some patients. As different people experience different symptoms and severity levels, one treatment method does not fit in all patients’ disease management plan. There are a number of medications available for easing […]

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Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale

The Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is the most widely used clinical rating scale for Parkinson’s disease (PD) regardless of severity, medication treatment, or age. A comprehensive question assessment of both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s was originally developed in the 1980s. For clinical trials, the UPDRS has been widely used to […]

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Parkinson’s Disease – Diet and Nutrition

A healthy diet can be most helpful for people suffering from early onset Parkinson’s disease (PD).  It can help PD fighters to maintain normal body weight, reduce constipation and boost their immune system hence decreasing risk factors for certain illnesses. Various studies have indicated that getting adequate nourishment prevents difficulties with swallowing, worsening of motor […]

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Visualization Techniques for Parkinson’s Disease

A few visualization interventions are emerging compensatory techniques for managing Parkinson’s disease (PD). Visual story telling can get translated into a subtle contracting of the muscles needed to walk in a particular manner. This stimulates the brain and nerve pathways to the muscles. Motor Imagery (MI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Guided Imagery (GI) are evolving […]

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Music Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Neurologic Music Therapy, popularly known as Music Therapy, is an emerging method to help patients manage or improve various symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Music Therapy addresses the physical limitations that occur with PD as well as the speech and communication deficits that can progress with the disease. How does Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease […]

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Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease

Yoga is a popular complementary therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD), helping PD patients increase flexibility, improve posture, relax tight, painful muscles and instil confidence. A study by American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) confirms that Yoga Therapy has visibly reduced tremors and improved the steadiness of an individual’s gait. The discipline of Yoga includes Pranayama (breathing […]

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Parkinson’s Disease – Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy (ST) for Parkinson’s disease (PD) aims at treating communication impairment(s) by speech-language exercises and preventive measures. Helping Parkinson’s fighters improve speech function or develop alternative means of communication, intensive exercises such as repeating certain words, reading-writing exercises, conversational rehearsal and the development of cues are often included in Parkinson’s fighter’s ST program. There […]

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Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Occupational Therapy (OT) for Parkinson’s disease (PD) aims at enabling people to complete their everyday activities. By improving skills, showing different ways to complete tasks, or introducing certain handy equipment, an occupational therapist can help the Parkinson’s fighter perform everyday tasks with ease. Being able to do jobs by themselves instills a sense of confidence […]

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