Phelps offers two intensive exercise programs that have been shown to slow down the effects that Parkinson’s disease has on voice and mobility and to improve patients’ quality of life. The first, Lee ...

In speech pathologist Terri Walsh’s Portsmouth office on a Thursday afternoon, a 71-year-old man is singing. Taking a deep breath, he exhales a loud “Ahh” and holds it for as long he can. After seven ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that often starts with a tremor of the hand. According to Parkinson.org, there are approximately 10 million people worldwide who live with this.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feb. 4—MOULTRIE — Colquitt Regional Medical Center and Vereen Rehabilitation Center now offer LSVT Big and LSVT Loud — an ...

Sit down. Stand up. Reach up. Reach down. Take big steps. A new physical therapy program for Parkinson’s disease patients is retraining their brains and bodies to make the expansive movements many ...

Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the nervous system. The disease is progressive and often begins with a tremor. Early on, the disease can also cause body stiffness and slowing of movement, lack of ...

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, or LSVT, is a two-part rehabilitation program that was developed to assist patients with Parkinson’s disease. Last week’s article explained LSVT BIG, the part of this ...

STUART — The symptoms of Parkinson's disease — which include tremors, stooped posture, difficulty walking, and overall smaller, stiffer movements — impede everyday tasks such as rising from a chair, ...

STUART — Paul Doherty, of Port St. Lucie, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 15 years ago. While this progressive disorder has affected his movement and speech, he has been able to slow the ...

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, or LSVT, is a two-part rehabilitation program that was developed to assist patients with Parkinson’s disease. Part one of this two-part article series will explain LSVT ...