A six-week Pilates-based exercise program helped reduce bradykinesia of the upper limbs in a small group of people with Parkinson’s disease, a study from Brazil reports. The study, “Short-term effects of Pilates-based exercise on upper limb strength and function in people with Parkinson’s disease,” was published in the…

NeuroRPM, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app designed to continuously monitor hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease has been cleared for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “The clearance of NeuroRPM is a major milestone in the fight against Parkinson’s disease,” Alexander Ksendzovsky, MD, PhD, cofounder and chief…

IMAC Holdings has completed the dosing of a third and last group of patients who are taking part in a Phase 1 clinical trial that’s testing an investigational stem cell therapy for bradykinesia due to Parkinson’s disease, the company announced. Five patients received a one-time intravenous…

A one-hour group singing session significantly eased problems with walking and posture, as well as tremors, in adults with Parkinson’s disease who were on stable medication, a small study reported. While no significant benefits were seen for speech and facial expression, or for bradykinesia (slowness of movement), patients taking…

If you get creative, anything can be a workout — even dealing with bugs. Mixing things up keeps exercise fresh and fun, and different routines work different muscles. This is especially important for those of us with Parkinson’s disease. For instance, neuroplasticity exercises retrain our brain to form…

Research studies and clinical trials are crucial for the development of new treatment options for Parkinson’s disease, as well as finding a cure. Enrolling in them is a commitment by both the investigators and the participants. If you are considering applying for a clinical trial or research…

IMAC Holdings has started dosing the third and final group of participants in a Phase 1 clinical trial assessing the potential of its umbilical cord-derived stem cell therapy for treating bradykinesia, an early motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease characterized by slowness or difficulty in movement. The open-label trial…

Combining a 12-week program of virtual reality (VR) training and motor imagery exercises with standard physical therapy (PT) significantly lessened motor symptoms — including tremors, slow movements (bradykinesia), and postural instability — among people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study. “To the best of our knowledge, this…

IMAC Holdings has completed dosing the second group of patients in its Phase 1 clinical trial testing umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the treatment of bradykinesia due to Parkinson’s disease. About a year ago, a first group of five patients received a low dose of the…

Educating future members of Parkinson’s care teams is a way to contribute to the Parkinson’s community. Like others with the disease, I have participated in clinical trials, research studies, and classroom visits. And over the last two years, I’ve been inspired as part of my participation in…