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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to Support Patients with Parkinson's DiseasePhysical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Improve The Quality of Life for People with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, speech, and cognition. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, about one million Americans live with PD, and more than 10 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it.
While there is no cure for PD, physical therapist and occupational therapists can help people manage their symptoms and impro...
Posted on 2023-08-16
Fitness with a Side of Dysfunction?
This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth taking a look at what “fitness” really means. The dictionary defines fit as “sound physically and mentally, healthy.” Using that definition, many “fitness” routines fall short of the goal. If you don’t enjoy running and dread every workout, you’re probably falling short of the “sound mentally” portion. Exercise should be enjoyable, reduce stress, and leave you f...
Posted on 2020-02-29
What’s a Movement Diagnosis?
Medical diagnoses don’t need much of an introduction; you get one from your doctor when you are sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. They describe the underlying problem that is causing your symptoms.
When people feel sick, they know they need to go to the doctor and find out what’s going on to get treated. Do we treat movement the same way? If you have pain when you move, cannot do things you used to be able to – like get on and off the ...
Posted on 2019-11-12
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