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Articles : Therapy : Parkinson's Disease
The website of the National Parkinson's Foundation is a general information source. The NPF is the largest and oldest foundation dedicated to Parkinson's Disease in the United States . An overview of the progressive neurological condition is given, along with information about research, care, publications and other resources. Additional categories include Useful Websites and Discussion Corner, where one can ask questions or chat about Parkinson's. For Dr. Melanie Brandabur's article, Complementary Therapies and Parkinson's Disease , go to the following link on the site: www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=238635.
www.faqs.org/health/Sick-V3/index.html
This link provides the reader with a description of Parkinson's Disease, its symptoms, and current treatment options. Dr. James Parkinson was the first to scientifically describe the disease commonly known as shaking palsy , caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in one of the movement-control centers in the brain. This informative article provides clear information in a concise format. A list of resources is included.
www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3959/is_200106/ai_n8996985
At this link, one will find Yoga Therapeutics in Neurologic Physical Therapy: Application to a Patient with Parkinson's Disease by yoga therapist, Matt Taylor. After an overview of the 'yogic model of health', Taylor describes the use of pranayama and asana in treatment. Specific poses are suggested, along with practical applications of the limbs of yoga. He includes research from a case study illustrating clinical applications of yoga for a patient with Parkinson's. This comprehensive paper is one of the more treatment-specific resources for yoga and Parkinson's Disease readily available on the web.
www.cnsonline.org/www/archive/#4parkins/park-03.html
This article begins with Ten Basic Exercises for the Parkinson Patient . The Center for Neurologic Study stresses the importance of maintaining muscle tone and spinal alignment for patients with Parkinson's. The article continues with specific exercises and movement suggestions for a variety of practical applications: standing, sitting, better balance, getting out of bed and speech/chewing difficulties.
www.iayt.org/site/publications/parkinsons.pdf
This link provides a bibliography compiled by Trisha Lamb, Associate Director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Yoga and Parkinson's Disease lists brief entries for a wide variety of sources, including an article in Ayurveda Today by ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad.
Additional articles and websites relating to yoga and Parkinson's Disease:
www.post-gazette.com/pg/03301/234572.stm
http://gofree.indigo/ie/~pdpals/alternativen.htm : Yoga & Relaxation in PD by Marie Lennon
www.newhopeforparkinsons.com/web/pid/51/ : The Benefits of Better Breathing by Melissa Ward
www.edgeoftheforest.com/index.htm (click on the Parkinson's Support tab)
www.nwpf.org/news/nl/nl200110/nl200110a.asp#yoga
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