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
Have you ever noticed your hip on one side dropping when you walk? Does this result in you looking like you are limping, waddling, or missing a step? You may be experiencing what is known as Trendlenburg gait. This is an abnormal gait pattern that is caused by weakness or paralysis of the hip abductor
