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New Home Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease: Nintendo Wii Rehabilitation

Read about a new approach studied by the Medical College of Georgia NPF Center of Excellence to address Parkinson’s disease symptoms in the home setting: Nintendo Wii Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease.  The study revealed many benefits in Parkinson’s disease symptoms with three times a day exercise.

Helpful Tips for Parkinson’s Disease Hallucinations

A great article for patients on psychosis and hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease published on Psych Central: Also Parkinson’s Treatment Tips for Psychosis from the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration Blog  …

Parkinson’s Treatment Tip for Passing Out or Syncope

One of the most common questions we get from Parkinson’s disease patients is: I am passing out or having syncope, and could it be related to my Parkinson’s disease? The answer is yes, and it may be linked to autonomic nervous system issues and blood pressure. Here is what you…

Florida Parkinson Patient Qualifies for Boston Marathon with 3:24 Time

This is a post with permission from David Yon, a Parkinson’s disease patient at the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration in Gainesville, FL. Wheels up.   That phrase has meant good times and has been followed by many fun and challenging experiences that were the source of…

Stress Management Related to Parkinson’s Disease

Stress can have a large influence on PD symptoms such as tremors, rigidity and balance difficulties. It is important to manage your stress during your daily activities in order to ensure most function and safety.  Listed below are several simple strategies on quick ways to manage your stress: Deep Breathing…

Now offering a non-drug treatment for Tics/Tourette’s

Traditionally, Tourette’s Syndrome/Tics have been treated effectively with medication.  Currently, there is a relatively new non-drug treatment that is creating a stir in the Tourette’s rehab world that is used in conjuction with medication.  This program is known as Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). This program is available for…

Fine Motor Coordination Activities for Patients with Parkinson’s

People with Parkinson’s Disease can see limitations in fine motor coordination which can lead to difficulties with manipulating items such as buttons, makeup and small items around the house.  There are several activities at home that you can do to maintain and increase coordination in your hands, as listed below:…