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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 peo
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(Lander, WY) – On Tuesday, April 13th, Lander Mayor Monte Richardson signed a proclamation designating April as National Parkinsonâs and Caregiver Awareness Month.
Nationally, April is recognized as National Parkinsonâs Awareness Month, and Wyoming Parkinsonâs people and care partners are using the occasion to spread awareness of the disease and what can be done about it.
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Parkinsonâs disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States. The Parkinsonâs Foundation claims Wyoming has at least 1,400 people with Parkinsonâs Disease based on its national formula, but experts here believe there are many more. There are not enough neurologists in the state and no movement disorder specialists. Consequently, many people are either undiagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed.