Educational Materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapies (Non-drug treatments)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:Does PD affect your throat to the point where your voice may become barely audible? In what way does it affect your throat?Show Answer
(LE)
Aug 14 2008
Q:How can a Speech and Language Therapist help in Parkinson's disease and why would someone with Parkinson's be referred to such a specialist?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Could you please let me know the sort of diet a PD patient should follow. Also, my Father (the PD patient) has been losing weight regularly for the last 5 months. Could you please advise on this as well? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I was diagnosed with PD last fall and would like to find a doctor that focuses on diet and exercise for treatment rather than just writing me prescriptions. Is this a realistic expectation? (CE)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have lost weight since being diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease though there has been no change in my diet. Why? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I work with a person with Parkinson's that lives in a nursing facility. She goes to therapy twice a week, but continues to have little range of motion in her neck. Her head is often stuck bent to the right side. What exercises can I do to help this? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I understand that exercise is good forShow Answer
people with PD, but what is the most
beneficial kind of exercise? (anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am a Personal Trainer and have a client that has PD. are there recommended exercises or anything I should avoid. Thank you. (SR)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What kinds of exercises are the best for persons diagnosed as having Parkinson's? (AC)Show Answer
