Around 60,000 people are diagnosed each year in the USA with Parkinson's disease. This progressive neurodegenerative disorder affects an area of the brain called the Basal Ganglia. The Basal Ganglia plays a key role in generating a person's movement.
Evidence is showing time and time again that regular, intensive exercise is a critical treatment for people living with Parkinson's disease.
Exercise can:
In a disease where you may feel lack of control over what is happening to your body, exercise is something you do have control over. Synaptic Physical Therapy can help you achieve your exercise goals.
Check out our blog posts on the importance of exercising when living with Parkinson's:
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