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  • How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling with Parkinson’s Disease

    Posted by forum-moderator on July 14, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    In this 2015 video from the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s, Heather Knight, a physical therapist, talks about managing the risk of falling.

    Knight starts by detailing some of the risks people with Parkinson’s face, including tripping hazards, different underfoot surfaces, poor lighting, gait, and fatigue. She also talks about some practical tips to help prevent some of the potential hazards such as grab bars in the bathroom, stair railings, improved lighting, and decluttering.

    Click here to watch the video: “Reducing Your Risk of Falling With Parkinson’s Disease

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