Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurologic disease that develops slowly over years and affects the body’s ability to move. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may experience the following symptoms:1,2 Tremor, mainly at rest Bradykinesia, or slowness of …
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Read PostYour physical therapist can play a big role in helping you maintain or improve your balance as you age. Unfortunately, falls are becoming increasingly common in adults age 65 and over. Just because they’re common, doesn’t mean they’re inevitable though. …
Read PostBecause of the closures of physician’s offices, stoppages of elective surgeries, and social distancing guidelines resulting from COVID-19, many people with pain or joint issues have had appointments or surgeries delayed. If you’re one of them and you haven’t seen …
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Read PostMost people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to …
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