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A recent study showed that changing up therapies in the later stages of Parkinson’s disease improved motor symptoms and other subjective symptoms. As a result, doctors should consider advanced therapy...

The amount of time study participants experienced dyskinesia was reduced by 75%, and use of levodopa was reduced by 51% — long after deep brain stimulation devices were implanted.

Measuring step-length synergy, involving combined operation of legs and placement of the feet, reveal where changes need to be made to prevent injury, gait therapists say.

A gradual increase in daily step count between sedentary periods was tied to a reduction in fatigue and other multiple sclerosis symptoms in a recent study.

Daily motor activity that is tracked using actimetry sensors can predict frailty and disability long before overt symptoms are evident.

While previous research has tied caffeine intake to Parkinson’s disease prevention, a newly released study shows it has promise for improving the disease’s most common symptoms.

Having seniors who are at an increased risk for falling take part in classes that involve music and rhythmic exercise may improve their balance and walking skills. An added benefit is it could help reduce...

Dancing is a powerful way for older adults to escape physical, mental and emotional challenges, and feel joy. And anyone—even those in wheelchairs—can do it.