Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Parkinson's Disease Young Onset Parkinson’s patient shares her 20-year journey November 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment Roxana Zapata sees her Parkinson’s disease as somewhat of an unwelcome house guest: She’s a little controlling, she usually gets her own way, and she won’t be ignored. Roxana’s journey began when she was 39 years old: Right about the time her career as a sixth grade teacher in Laredo, Texas, started to take off, so did her Parkinson’s disease. Read more » Parkinson's disease DBS success stories Deep Brain Stimulation DBS Young Onset Parkinson's
Nutrition & Brain Health More tips for a healthy diet for Parkinson’s November 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment Voted Best Diet for Overall Health by U.S. News & World Report and a recommended diet for Parkinson's, learn basics of DASH diet, foods to avoid with PD, and download a Sample Meal Plan. Read more » DASH diet Parkinson’s nutrition
Digestive Health & the Brain Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease DASH diet recommended for people with Parkinson’s October 6, 2015 | 4 Comments on DASH diet recommended for people with Parkinson’s Recommended diet for Parkinson's disease, the DASH diet is high in antioxidant, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory foods. Benefits include maximizing the potential of medications, preventing hospitalization and improving overall well-being. Read more » Parkinson's disease PD anti-aging anti-inflammatory antioxidants DASH diet Mediterranean diet neuroprotective Parkinson’s diet Parkinson’s nutrition PD nutrition
Dystonia Strategies for living well with Dystonia August 17, 2015 | Leave a Comment Strategies for living well with dystonia including tips compiled from individuals with dystonia, support leaders and health care professionals. Read more » dystonia Dystonia Dialogue Dystonia Medical Research Foundation dystonia symptoms movement disorder psychological symptoms
Concierge Neurology Care Parkinson's Disease Neurology Solutions leads Parkinson’s panel August 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment Dr. Robert Izor and the Neurology Solutions provider team participate in a panel discussion on a range of Parkinson treatments during the August meeting of the Capital Area Parkinson’s Society. Read more » Capital Area Parkinson's Society Parkinson's disease LSVT Big and Loud™ treatment of PD Austin Deep Brain Stimulation DBS Parkinson's treatments PD symptoms
Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s July 20, 2015 | 1 Comment on Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s A growing body of evidence suggests that high levels of moderate to vigorous exercise may be a key interventional and neuroprotective therapy to slow progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Likewise, PD experts agree that physical activity is beneficial to PD patients at most stages of their disease, including at early diagnosis. Read more » cognitive benefits demenita National Parkinson's Foundation neuroplasticity neuroprotection neuroprotective benefits of exercise neurotrophins Parkinson's disease research Parkinson's Fitness PD vigorous exercise for Parkinson's
Dystonia Botox® Therapy used successfully to treat dystonia, spasticity July 10, 2015 | 1 Comment on Botox® Therapy used successfully to treat dystonia, spasticity Therapeutic Botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as “Botox therapy,” and other nerve blocks have been successfully used to treat neurological and musculoskeletal disorders such as dystonia, spasticity and cerebral palsy for the past 30+ years. Learn how Botox Therapy is used to manage spasms, stiffness and muscle pain associated with debilitating neurological disorders. Read more » cerebral palsy stroke neurological disorders botox injections botox side effects Botox therapy Botulinum toxin Dysport dystonia focal dystonia Food and Drug Administration generalized dystonia injections movement disorders muscoskeletal disorders Myobloc spasticity treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Why you should consider DBS in treating Parkinson’s June 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Physical Therapist shares Deep Brain Stimulation research, the common misconceptions behind the surgery and success stories she has witnessed. Read more » advanced surgery are you a candidate for DBS therapy DBS success stories DBS support group Deep Brain Stimulation effects of DBS on movement disorders electrical medication Essential tremor improvement in motor control misconception about DBS new parkinson's treatments slow the progression of Parkinson’s why consider DBS
Exercise & Mobility 10 tips for at home fall prevention June 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment As people age, muscle degeneration occurs, and strength, and thus balance, becomes impaired. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle can lose about half their strength and about 40% of their muscle, which leads to a loss of balance as well. Read more » Austin Renewal Therapy balance balance assessment fall prevention fall prevention education falling muscle degeneration national safety month neurology solutions movement disorders center physical therapy
Uncategorized Stroke and stroke prevention: 5 things to know May 29, 2015 | 1 Comment on Stroke and stroke prevention: 5 things to know Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States; however, it is largely preventable and treatable. Learn about stroke risks, stroke prevention, how to identify a stroke and recovery. Read more » Austin Austin Renewal Therapy F.A.S.T. National Stroke Awareness Month Neurologist neurology Stroke Awareness Month stroke in women stroke prevention stroke risks stroke symptoms stroke treatment
