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https://vimeo.com/152773240 One of the symptoms many Parkinson’s disease patients suffer from is a lack of balance, causing them to fall or stumble. In this Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s video, physical therapist Mike Struder discusses some of the exercises that patients with Parkinson’s disease can do to improve their balance.

While the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is currently unknown, scientists have come up with four possible theories according to the Mayo Clinic. There are certain genes which, when they become mutated, cause Parkinson’s disease. However, these mutated genes are very rare, except in cases where Parkinson’s…

https://vimeo.com/147745733 In this 2015 video from the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s, Heather Knight, a physical therapist, talks about managing the risk of falling. Discover seven ways to help you to self-manage your Parkinson’s disease. Knight starts by detailing some of the risks people with Parkinson’s face, including…

Nowadays, outside-the-box content is something we see all the time on the internet. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and so many other social media platforms are always delivering new, viral trends that everyone in the world tends to follow–or almost everyone. Discover seven ways to help self-manage Parkinson’s disease. One…

Being diagnosed with a complex and serious disease like Parkinson’s is never easy. Patients and caregivers immediately start considering what changes will be necessary in order to make day-to-day life easy and safe for the recently diagnosed. There are several things you can do to improve your daily routine while living with Parkinson’s. Many of these…

In this very informative animated video, Armando Hasudungan uses simple sketches to explain Parkinson’s disease. The neuro-degenerative condition affects approximately 0.3 percent of the population (around 7.5 million people worldwide). Find out more about how the medication used for treating Parkinson’s disease works. Armando takes us through some…

https://vimeo.com/152773450 In this video from the Davis Phinney Foundation, Dr. Andrew Duker discusses some of the reasons why Parkinson’s disease patients get so fatigued and what can be done to help them. Find out about the four possible causes of Parkinson’s disease. Duker describes how patients with Parkinson’s need to…

In this video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Rachel Dolhun, neurologist and movement disorder specialist, talks about cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease patients. Discover the four possible causes for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Dolhun explains that cognitive dysfunction is a non-motor symptom whereby…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIEUEV9wlyI In this easy to understand Osmosis video, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is explained through animation. The video focuses on five main factors: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the pathology of Parkinson’s disease. Michael J. Fox Foundation grant aims for a way of treating dementia in Parkinson’s patients. Find out more here. …

The holiday season is here, and even though these are joyful days, they can be difficult for those who live with a health condition like Parkinson’s disease. To help you get through the season, here are some tips from Dylan Hardy and Parkinson’s Victoria that will allow you to…