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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s patient receiving physical therapy to improve mobility.

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination due to loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Tremors, especially at rest

Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)

Muscle stiffness

Balance and posture problems

Changes in speech or handwriting

Levodopa-Carbidopa: Replenishes dopamine in the brain to improve motor function.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Surgical device implantation that regulates abnormal brain activity.

Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improves strength, coordination, and quality of life.

Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain

Genetic factors in some cases

Environmental triggers (toxins, head injury)

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Symptoms

Tremors, especially at rest

Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)

Muscle stiffness

Balance and posture problems

Changes in speech or handwriting

Causes

Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain

Genetic factors in some cases

Environmental triggers (toxins, head injury)

Treatments

Levodopa-Carbidopa: Replenishes dopamine in the brain to improve motor function.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Surgical device implantation that regulates abnormal brain activity.

Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improves strength, coordination, and quality of life.

Specialties That Treat This Condition

Neurology

Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

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