Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that causes significant movement impairments in addition to non-motor symptoms such as cognitive changes, fatigue, pain, and mood disorders. Over 10 million people around the world, and almost one million people in the U.S. alone, suffer from Parkinson’s disease. Some of the most common
Do you ever have pain or difficulty when reaching overhead to get something off of a high shelf? What about when reaching your arm behind your back to bathe or put on clothes? Can’t participate in throwing activities without pain? If you answered yes to any of these, it is likely that you are experiencing
Hamstring injuries are some of the most common injuries among athletes, especially those in sports that involve sprinting or sudden starting/stopping of movements. Unfortunately, a sprained or torn hamstring muscle can force an athlete to stop participating in their sport for weeks, or even months at a time. Hamstring injuries occur when the muscles are
Breathing is one of the most important functions that takes place in our bodies. The oxygen that we take in with each breath powers every system in our body. We breathe naturally without even thinking about it, but did you know that controlling and practicing your breathing can improve your performance when exercising and even
Falls are common, but serious events that have the potential to lead to life-altering injuries. In fact, 20% of falls result in injury like fractures or head/brain injuries. Although falls can happen at any age, they are more common in older people. It is estimated that at least 3 million older people go to the
Have you ever experienced numbness or tingling in your hands and fingers? What about wrist and arm pain or weakness? Do you constantly feel the need to shake your hands out or move your fingers to find relief from symptoms? You may be familiar with the term “carpal tunnel”, more formally known as carpal tunnel
The rhomboids (rhomboid minor and major) are a muscle group found in the upper back that are a common cause of pain around or between your shoulders, as well as upper to mid-back pain. Anatomy of the Rhomboids The rhomboids are located directly underneath the large trapezius muscle. They originate at the thoracic spine and
Have you ever heard of “tennis elbow” before? It is a common term for a condition known as lateral epicondylitis. This nickname can be deceiving however, as many people with tennis elbow don’t actually play tennis! Read below to learn more about lateral epicondylitis, its symptoms, and how it is treated. Related Anatomy The lateral
Balance is essential for everyday life. It is what allows us to control our movements and prevents us from falling. It is a necessary component of fitness at all ages and activity levels. In fact, balance is one of the four types of exercise that the American Heart Association recommends be included in a healthy
