Arthritis Tips: Make your car more user friendly!

Is you car a pain?  Not just because of gas prices but because it makes you literally hurt to use it? Let’s start with simply unlocking and opening the door which could be painful if you have arthritis affecting your hands.  There is adaptive equipment to help you enjoy going for a ride in the [...]

Think Big to Move Big- Parkinson’s Exercise Class

          Parkinsons disease is a disorder that affects the nerve cells in the part of the brain (substantia nigra) that helps control your body’s movement.  Symptoms of Parkinsons disease progress over time and initially the symptoms usually affect only one side of the body.  Symptoms often include:
·        Involuntary tremor
·        Muscle stiffness
·        Shuffling steps when walking
·        [...]

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Living with Parkinson’s Disease: What Physical Therapy Can do for You!

Parkinson’s disease occurs when the brain does not produce enough dopamine, a chemical that is necessary to help your body control movement and coordination.  Because of the lack of dopamine, your muscles become stiff making many activities of daily living more challenging.   The most common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include:
·        Muscle stiffness
·        Stooped Posture with [...]