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April 01, 2024

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month: April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. And in Alabama, each year the Governor makes it official by signing the Alabama proclamation. But why go through all the bother?  Because nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed…

April 05, 2023

LSVT Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

 LSVT Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease  is a progressive disorder that affects approximately one million Americans.  And because it gets worse over time, being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease is a somber event.  But the good news…

April 02, 2022

Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: Parkinson's Disease symptoms, like the disease itself, can be subtle or obvious.  Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called…

December 01, 2021

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition worldwide among adults between 30 and 60. The pain, tingling, swelling, and weakness it causes can be severe and disrupt daily life. Let's look at what causes carpal tunnel syndrome and the various treatment…

October 06, 2021

5 Simple Methods for Fall Prevention

As people age or develop certain medical conditions, they may become weak. This weakness increases the chances of falls. Fall prevention is a critical component of a treatment plan. Falls can be a sensitive subject for a patient to bring up at their doctor…

September 02, 2021

The New Amputee's Guide to Prosthetics

Approximately 2 million people are living with limb loss in the United States. Right now, about 500 amputations take place each day in the U.S. alone.  This means that every day, hundreds of Americans are beginning their prosthesis journey.  What does…

August 09, 2021

Top 5 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Dealing with a new arthritis diagnosis or helping a loved one who may be struggling with arthritis pain can be a challenge, especially for those who may not be familiar with the complexities of this issue. The good news is there are various ways to deal…

April 19, 2021

Supporting a Loved One with Parkinson's Disease

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Have one of your loved ones recently been diagnosed? If so, there are ways you can show your support and help them manage their Parkinson's disease symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about Parkinson's…

August 10, 2020

What Is Arthritis, Anyway? Understanding the Early Signs

Did you know that over 54 million American adults have arthritis? This is, indeed, a very common disease, and it can cause quite a lot of pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it can have an even bigger impact on one's quality of life, limiting their…

September 19, 2019

2019 Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic

Join us October 13 for the Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic! The Huntsville Parkinson's Support Group will host the annual picnic at the Botanical Gardens. We will meet at the Arbor Room (we normally meet the 2nd Sunday of every month at Willowbrook Baptist…

May 20, 2017

2017 Victory Summit: Parkinson's Disease Education Extraordinaire!

Parkinson's Disease Education The Davis Phinney Foundation has partnered with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to present The Victory Summit® Parkinson's education symposium. What is the Victory Summit? The Victory Summit is Parkinson's Disease…

May 12, 2017

Speech Therapy Month at Therapy Achievements

Written by Jaime Richardson, Speech Therapist May is Speech Therapy Month.  And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning!  Do you feel fatigued?  Have muscle stiffness?  Difficulty swallowing?  Trouble getting your words out?  Or trouble…

September 26, 2014

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

My uncle, Don Anderson, underwent placement of a deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease in 2012.  It immediately stopped his shaking.  He had the procedure done at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank by Dr. Michael Marvi. My Uncle was…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Facts

Parkinson's Disease Facts:  The Numbers 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease. 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. Men are 1…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation

Parkinson's Disease treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been used for over a decade to help stop uncontrollable shaking.   It is typically offered when medications no longer help.  Similar to all of the presently available Parkinson's drugs,…

June 30, 2014

Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer

Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer Parkinson's Disease rehab is something Dr. David Greer is very familiar with.  He has been treating patients with Parkinson's Disease for over 10 years.  And he knows first hand treating people who have Parkinson's…