Retropulsion in Parkinson’s disease is the force that contributes to loss of balance in a backwards or posterior direction. Retropulsion occurs due to a worsening of postural stability and an associated loss of postural reflexes. You may be familiar with the “pull test” that your neurologist performs to check your…
A great article for patients on psychosis and hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease published on Psych Central: Also Parkinson’s Treatment Tips for Psychosis from the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration Blog …
University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration researcher Dr. David Vaillancourt was featured on the front page of the Gainesville Sun for his recent publication on a new technique to diagnose Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonisms earlier in the course of the disease.
The National Parkinson Foundation is coming to the University of Florida on June 4th and you are invited. Many of you are involved with their NPF’s Parkinson’s Outcomes Project which was designed to study how the best care affects real people with Parkinson’s disease, at every stage…
In an interview with Bloomberg about the Michael J. Fox return to TV, the reporter was interested in how a Parkinson’s disease patient like Michael has suddenly improved. In the article she interviews Michael S. Okun, M.D. author of Parkinson’s Treatment: 10…
Many of the valuable resources available to help patients with Parkinson disease are only available in English. In a new book translated into over 20 languages Michael S. Okun, MD, the co-director of the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, aims to help patients live well with Parkinson disease. “Parkinson’s…
Stress can have a large influence on PD symptoms such as tremors, rigidity and balance difficulties. It is important to manage your stress during your daily activities in order to ensure most function and safety. Listed below are several simple strategies on quick ways to manage your stress: Deep Breathing…
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs recently published an update on their research into links between Agent Orange and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Irene Malaty, director of UF’s National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, discussed this update with NPR. The…
Deep brain stimulation has come a long way in ten years and UF is on the forefront of developments in safety, efficacy and new uses for the technology. In the article published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Okun discusses the potential benefits…
The University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Parkinson Foundation for the third time.
