Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. Symptoms of Parkinson's typically develop slowly over years, but tend to show up as tremor, limb stiffness, slow movement, ...

Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

At 79, Sarah Schoentgen exercises more than many people half her age. On top of walking in her Denver neighborhood and pedaling on her home stationary bike, Schoentgen works out at least twice weekly ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

Two Cadillac residents share how Parkinson’s disease changed their lives and how a local support group has helped them ...

“Research shows that exercise can significantly improve mobility and quality of life, and even delay the disease process,” says Sarah Hawks, a physical therapist and specialist in neurologic physical ...

It’s estimated that some 1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson’s disease. That means one in every 336 people in the U.S. have PD. You probably know of one or more people who ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. "We're always asking ...

ParkinsonsTips.com, an educational platform founded by Dr. Susha Thomas, PT, DPT, C/NDT, continues to provide individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with ...