Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

A local gym is offering a new avenue of hope for those battling Parkinson's disease. Rock Steady Boxing, a program dedicated ...

In this review we assessed the evidence on the effect of interventions designed to reduce falls in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The interventions included exercise, medication, ...

The study indicates that pesticides and poorer water quality could be the cause of higher rates of the disease.

A research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, working with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has shown that ...

A research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), working with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has shown that ...

One of the new programs will be a Parkinson's Choir, dedicated to expanding breath and vocal support for those with Parkinson ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease resulting in motor impairments that decrease patients’ quality of life. It is a condition currently without a cure. This study proposes an ...

For years, researchers have seen a connection between exercise and the progression of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's ...

The Impact of Exercise Rehabilitation and Physical Activity on the Management of Parkinson's Disease A.M. Johnson, PhD; Q.J. Almeida, PhD Disclosures Geriatrics and Aging. 2007;10 (5):318-321.

In spite of various medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD), patients gradually develop significant physical problems. Physiotherapists aim to enable people with PD to maintain ...