LSVT BIG Program available for Central & Northern New Hampshire
April 28, 2021PLYMOUTH — Physical therapists at Pemi-Baker Community Health (PBCH) are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. For almost a year, PBCH's LSVT BIG specialist, Kaity Schwartzer, PT, DPT has been helping those experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease achieve amazing results, giving them renewed hope. For National Parkinson's Awareness month, Pemi-Baker Community Health hopes to raise awareness of what can be done now if you are experiencing symptoms.
While you've likely heard of Parkinson's disease (PD), many people don't know exactly what the condition is or how it manifests itself. The condition can occur when there is a loss of brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine. The four common symptoms are: tremors, limb and trunk stiffness, the slowing down of movement and weak balance or coordination. About 500,000 people in the U.S. have Parkinson's disease, with about 50,000 people being diagnosed each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.