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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…

July 31, 2022

How Physical Therapy Helps Neuropathy

You have gone to the doctor for numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands or feet. The doctor gives you a diagnosis of neuropathy and gives you some home instructions to help with pain and order for physical therapy. This is a good thing because physical…

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…

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…

December 30, 2019

New Year's Resolutions for Patients with Chronic Pain

Why is Goal Setting important for patients with chronic pain? Whether your pain is caused by chemotherapy, surgery, Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, or an injury- pain is a pain! New Year's Resolutions for patient's with chronic pain can seem overwhelming.…

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…

July 05, 2015

Occupational Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis

5 Tips from Occupational Therapy to Help Manage Your ArthritisJuly is Arthritis Awareness Month and occupational therapy can help preserve your joints and manage your pain.  How can occupational therapists help? Occupational therapists can teach you how…

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…