…physical therapist or occupational therapist for that many years ago. And the best advice she gave me was, you know, to slow down when you eat, which I did naturally…
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…covering a wide range of interests. Ask your healthcare provider to refer you to an occupational, recreational, art, music, dance, or physical therapist for more focused cognitive wellness programs. Commit…
…would be to have an occupational therapist perform an in-home evaluation to determine if home safety modifications, such as installing a ramp, widening doorways, and adding grab bars, should be…
…low-cost strategies and features that can be considered in these zones: #1 – Do a walk-through with an occupational therapist. This is always a great starting point in identifying specific…
…helpful, given the immense range of choices within the marketplace. So too can seeking advice from an occupational therapist to identify specific risk areas of your home. Are there different…
…is always important. Members of your care team – especially physical or occupational therapists and movement disorder specialists (MDSs) – can be essential for discovering the cause of your motor…
…down with Sidney Collins, the brains behind NexStride, and physical therapist Maria Allen and occupational therapist Carol Chiang to talk about where the idea came from, how Sidney got it…
…systems to minimize snow and ice accumulation on your driveway and roof. Stress can make Parkinson’s symptoms worse, so the earlier you can prepare, the better. An occupational therapist can…
…Had x-rays, a steroid injection and five rounds of prolotherapy (injections designed to stimulate the body’s healing response). Had 10 MRIs—both hips, lower spine, shoulder, brain. Several body parts were…
…brain stimulation therapy that is targeted specifically to improve gait. We’re working on finding the best way to actually track people’s walking in real time and figure out which biomechanical…
The terms ON and OFF have been used to describe responses to Levodopa therapy for over 40 years. However, to this day, there’s still no universally agreed upon definition for…
If you or someone you love is living with Parkinson’s, chances are you’ve heard about Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS. DBS is a therapy for Parkinson’s that involves placing small…