Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Although various pharmacological, surgical, and ...

VANCOUVER — Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) reduces freezing of gait (FOG) in men with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD), a small new pilot study has shown. The intervention had a dramatic effect, ...

Novel non-pharmacological and non-invasive treatment may offer significant relief to and restore gait function in patients with neurological disorders Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the ...

Levels of a protein found in the brain called alpha-synuclein are significantly lower than normal in cerebrospinal fluid collected in Parkinson's disease patients suffering from postural instability ...

Gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease is lessened when flooring has large, transverse rectangular visual cues, according to new research findings. Gait freezing occurs when people with Parkinson’s ...

Patients with PD and FOG generally exhibited increased symptoms of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (n=9 studies), daytime sleepiness (n=4 studies), and sleep disturbances (n=4 studies).

A tune sung aloud – or silently to oneself – can help people with Parkinson’s set a stable rhythm to their gait while increasing walking speed, according to a team of neuroscience and physical therapy ...

Gait disturbances are a prevalent issue in individuals with neurological disorders, affecting millions worldwide. These disorders, including Parkinson's ...

When someone develops a tremor or experiences slowed movements, Parkinson’s disease often comes to mind first. However, several neurological conditions present with remarkably similar symptoms, ...

Parkinson disease (PD) and idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) can present with similar symptoms, thus, making an accurate diagnosis of PD or INPH can be extremely difficult. PD is a ...

Researchers explore the use of smartphones coupled with clinical scores to evaluate motor function and predict dopamine ...

Parkinson's disease – a progressive disorder – has serious effects on the feet and ankles, resulting in change in walking patterns and increased fall risk. Foot and ankle problems have a very large ...