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New to Us Parkinson's Resource
Wellness Grant for People with Parkinson's
Wellness grants for people with Parkinson's across the United States
Exercise and physical therapy grants for people living with Parkinson's
Exercise and physical therapy grants for people with Parkinson's
Learn More about the Parkinson's Wellness Fund
Trouble With Turning? Try These Tips
Difficulty turning for people with Parkinson's or freezing of gait
Common problems people with Parkinson's experience when turning or changing directions.
A narrow stance makes balance and turning difficult and is common in Parkinson's.
Wide turn strategy for people with Parkinson's or freezing of gait
Turn signal strategy for people with Parkinson's or freezing of gait
Clock strategy to help people with Parkinson's or freezing of gait turn more smoothly
A physical therapist specially training in Parkinson's can help find the best strategies to help your balance and walking.
Timing Your Exercise and Physical Therapy for Best Results with Parkinson's Disease
Plan your exercise for when your Parkinson's medications are maximally effective.
Plan you physical therapy for when your medications are most effective, unless you have significant off times limiting your function. Scheduling a few PT appointments during your off times will allow your therapist to see what mobility problems show
Scheduling your exercise. Strategies for success. Choose a consistent time for your exercise appointment. Put it on a calendar. Let your friends and family know and ask them to help you stick with it.
Strategies for success: Exercise in earlier in the day
Strategies for exercise success. Plan ahead and developing the mindset that exercise is a must.
Exercise is medicine for people with Parkinson's. Exercise empowers you to slow your disease progression. Just like you wouldn't skip a dose of your medication, don't skip a dose of your exercise.
Parkinson's Subtypes and Why They Matter
Parkinson's Subtypes 1. Primary Dyskinesia, 2. Tremor Dominant 3. Postural Instability Gait Disorder
Primary Dyskinesia, Commonly Seen in Young Onset Parkinsons (YOPD). Higher rate of dystonia, lower rate of dementia, more side effects from dopaminergic medications
Tremor Dominant Parkinson's Subtype. Tremor in a single extremity or head is the first symptom of PD. Increases with fatigue and stress. Rigidity is common. Less walking and balance problems.
Postural Instability Gait Disturbed Parkinson's Subtype. Most common type. Primary motor symptoms are walking and balance related. Freezing of gait, festination, difficulty with turns and postural changes are common.
When Parkinson's Subtypes Matter. Parkinson's neuropathology is becoming clearer and more complex. It is no longer thought of as just a dopamine problem. Other neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and serotonin are involved to differing degrees p
When Subtypes Matter. Differences in anatomy, physiology, medication responsiveness, cognitive impact, mobility, and interventions
When Subtypes Don't Matter. Everyone with PD should train for strength, endurance and dual tasking.
Melanoma and Parkinson's. People with Parkinson's have a higher risk of developing Melanoma. Don't forget your daily sunscreen and to schedule your dermatology screening at least annually.
Summer Heat Safety and Parkinson's.