Another great video on the topic of parkinson’s disease causes is included and we would welcome your comments once you have watched it.
(Play at max volume) Most patients and a good many doctors think of PD as simply a case of dying brain cells creating a shortage of the chemical dopamine. The treatment is to replace the dopamine. If this view was true, then this video would not be possible. I am in a state described as “off” and experiencing “freezing”. The medicines are not working and my feet stick to the floor. It is a miserable way to be, trust me. Nothing happens to increase dopamine, yet you see the magic of music. The importance here is that precious research dollars go by the truckload to the simplistic view of this condition when they should be going to new avenues. Dancing is fun, but I would rather have the option to walk. Video Rating: 0 / 5
A great visual look at the subject of parkinson’s disease symptoms.
Some people with Parkinson’s disease report that dance eases their symptoms and allows them to live better with the disease. With this in mind, this year’s Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Gala, on May 12, 2009, at the Pierre Hotel in NYC, was themed a ‘Celebration of Movement.’ The event included remarks from David Leventhal, Founding Teacher of the Mark Morris Group’s Dance for Parkinson’s Program, which is now viewed as a model for the Parkinson’s community. He spoke about the program’s exploration of the power of dance to alleviate the movement- related symptoms of Parkinson’s. He noted, “As one of our Brooklyn participants says, ‘When I’m in dance class, I don’t have Parkinson’s'…It’s a wonder that we don’t have more research about what actually happens to us when we dance…Of course, PDF is at the forefront of exploring this kind of research…the answers will no doubt provide rich benefits for all of us, but particularly for people with PD.” More info about the gala- www.pdf.org/en/media_pr/release/pr_1242327877 More info about the Mark Morris Group- www.pdf.org/en/resourcelink/view/resource/109
If, like me, you are passionate about the whole subject of parkinson’s disease treatment then I am sure you will find this video to be well worth watching. If so, please leave a comment!
Videos, such as that shown here, are an excellent way to understand the subject of parkinson’s disease.
This 72-year-old patient was unable to resist blinking when we tapped on the glabella. This is the glabellar reflex or Myerson’s sign . It is often an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, but can also be seen in early dementia as well as other progressive neurologic illness. Note the left (ie, asymmetrical) hand resting tremor. Video Rating: 5 / 5
A question asked by ♥Sakura 桜♥: Is there a support group or website for the families of people suffering from Parkinson’s disease?
My dad has PD and I’m having trouble copeing. My friend’s don’t understand what I’m going through and some even think I’m lieing about what my life is like!
Is there a support group or website for the families of people who have PD? Thank you.
Chosen answer:
Answer by AnnieO wow. unfortuantly i dont have an aswer but my boyfriend is right there with you. He has been asking people this very same question. Im as curious as you to find out if there is. He is going through the same thing with his mom so ill be checkin back so see if someone can help not only you but me as well
Do you know better? Why not leave your own answer in the comments below!
A question asked by Isaac Cox: I need some difficult questions to ask on Parkinson’s Disease?
I need some difficult questinos to ask on Parkinson’s Disease.
the more expert level questions i ask about this disease in class, i’ll get more points.
i already have some but are there any you can think of that are complex?
The No 1 answer:
Answer by Estranged What induces parkinson’s disease??
Is it congenital?
What are the primary affects of parkinson’s disease??
Take a moment to watch this short video about parkinson’s disease causes and then leave a comment.
Brian Magennis is a Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders clinical nurse specialist at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin. This video has been created for people with Parkinson’s disease, their friends and family, and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. It covers aspects such as what causes Parkinson’s disease, how it can be diagnosed and the treatments involved. It also addresses the issue of wearing off of levodopa therapy, an important and difficult problem that faces the majority of people with Parkinson’s disease.
