Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Some of the general symptoms of the Parkinson's disease are as follows: Tendency for slowed motion over the years. The disease has been known to reduce the ability for voluntary movement. This is seen even in the simplest of day to day activities; Rigidity of muscles is another symptom of the Parkinson's disease. Those with this disease experience stiffness in the limbs and neck areas. At times this stiffness is severe limiting all movements due to extreme pain; Tremors, (uncontrollable shaking), in the hands, fingers, forearm, or foot tend to occur when the limb is at rest but not when performing tasks. Tremors may occur in the mouth and chin, as well. Most people identify this with Parkinson's disease because it is one of the most eye catching and prominent symptoms. However it must be noted that many of those actually diagnosed with Parkinson's may not have this symptom at all. Most of the time the tremors or shaking, begins with the hands; Changes in speech, like slurring, repeating of words, hesitating before speaking are also some of the symptoms to be seen with those having Parkinson's disease; Dementia or problems with memory and mental clarity are often seen in the later stages of those with Parkinson's disease.
Other common symptoms of the Parkinson's disease are-Impaired posture, imbalance, problem with automatic movements and changing of facial expressions, lack of blinking, difficulty walking, stooping posture, shuffling gait, postural instability, impaired balance, impaired coordination, difficulty swallowing and voice/speech changes.
Our Clinic's goals for treatment varies for each person, but in most cases, our treatment for Parkinson's disease is designed to maintain the overall quality of life, improve mobility and function, reduce rigidity, reduce tremors, reverse slowed movements, improve posture, gait, balance, speech, and writing skills and maintain mental sharpness.
