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Why Balance and Core Exercises Matter for Parkinson’s Disease — and How to Get Started
🧠 Why Balance and Core Work Is Essential in Parkinson’s People with Parkinson’s disease are at significantly increased risk for
Balance Exercises for People with Parkinson’s
There will be a separate article dedicated to balance exercises using the BOSU Ball. . Balance Training for Parkinson’s Disease:
Progression of Parkinson’s Disease – Reimagined
Progression of Parkinson’s Disease- Sara’s Version
No One Fights Alone: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is often thought of primarily as a movement disorder, but for many living with it, the emotional and
Defend Our Defenders: Stop the Repeal of the TCE/PCE Ban
In January, a long-overdue Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule was set to take effect, banning two toxic chemicals—trichloroethylene (TCE) and
Understanding Pisa Syndrome in Parkinson’s Disease
Sara Whittingham MD March 17, 2025 Pisa syndrome is a condition where a person’s body starts leaning significantly to one
Exploring the New Continuous Carbidopa-Levodopa Pump for Parkinson’s
A new continuous Carbidopa-Levodopa (C/L) pump (Vyalev) has sparked interest in the Parkinson’s community, offering 24-hour medication delivery and the
Cold Therapy and Parkinson’s: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges
A Summary of a discussion on The Parkinson’s Fight Club (click to see and comment on actual discussion). A recent
Navigating Career Growth with Young-Onset Parkinson’s
Balancing Ambition, Stress, and Health For many people diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), career planning becomes a complex and
Empower U:Cleveland Clinic
I had the privilege of speaking at a conference for people with Parkinson’s Disease today. I spoke alongside PD Rockstars
PD in the Paralympics
Rower Todd Vogt will soon be off to Paris to represent the United States and the Parkinson’s Community at the Paralympics. Todd
3 NEOMED Students to run 75 miles to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Research
This weekend, 3 Northeast Ohio Medical University students will take on a 75 mile ultra-marathon with the goal of raising
NEOMED Students Raise Over $60,000 for Parkinson’s Research
by Sara Whittingham MD Northeast Ohio Medical University students Hunter Bonfiglio, Alex Keith and Nick Sciaretti finished the grueling 75 mile
US Paralympic Rower with Parkinson’s, Todd Vogt, Makes us Proud in Paris
by Sara Whittingham MD After an intense 3 days of rowing, Todd Vogt and Sage Harper won the B Final
Advocacy for Post 9/11 Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease
by Sara Whittingham MD About 18 months after my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I learned through a mutual friend that one of our
Maximizing Your Doctor’s Appointments: A Guide for Effective Communication
Having been on both sides of the patient-physician interaction, I understand the challenges involved. Many doctors will see 20-25 patients
My trip to Philly to speak to VA physicians and leaders who take care of Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease
by Sara Whittingham MD September 28, 2024 Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking at a national conference for
Break free of the bubble wrap: the case for exercise in chronic disease
It seems our society has the mantra that as we age we should “be super careful, don’t do too much,
