Exercise is the only intervention that can slow the progression of Parkinson’s. A physical therapist offers expert advice on how to get moving. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that ...

For individuals recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis, ...

Noninvasive brain stimulation and physical therapy -- alone or in combination -- improve some measures of walking ability in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), concludes a clinical trial.

Noninvasive brain stimulation and physical therapy--alone or in combination--improve some measures of walking ability in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), concludes a clinical trial in the ...

A new study led by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi shows that too much sitting and too little physical activity can weaken balance and walking ability, ...

Balance training patients may soon be able to get AI feedback during home exercises, with four wearable sensors and a new ...

New research indicates that patients' perceptions of their own health and balance have an impact on how much they walk. New research out of the University of Pittsburgh indicates that patients’ ...

Jim Bowman spends hours in his workshop turning imperfect pieces of wood into art. He learned the art of woodturning as a child and picked the hobby back up in retirement. “I let the wood speak to me, ...

Could a new device called a portable neuromodulation stimulator (PoNS) help improve your mobility and balance with multiple sclerosis? PoNS is a device that delivers mild electrical pulses to two ...

A closer look at your gait would involve a visual assessment and computerized analysis to determine your balance, length of stride, timing between each step and the symmetry of both legs. If you’re ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everywhere you look, someone (like me) is raving about walking on an under-desk treadmill or is marathon ...