Exercise to improve spinal flexibility and function for people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized, controlled trial

Article Abstract:

Physical functionality for Parkinson's disease patients can be improved through exercise intervention. Patients suffering from early and midstage Parkinson's experienced increased axial mobility, spinal flexibility and physical performance from a 10-week exercise course. Results were measured through axial rotation, timed supine to stand, and functional reach.

Exercise therapy, Spine

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Predictors of nursing home placement in Parkinson's disease: a population-based, prospective study

Article Abstract:

Treating hallucinations in people with Parkinson's disease can keep them from having to live in a nursing home. In a study of 178 patients with Parkinson's disease, hallucinations was one of the strongest risk factors for nursing home placement.

Nursing homes, Hallucinations and illusions, Hallucinations, Hospital admission and discharge

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Prognostic significance of micturition disturbances after acute stroke

Article Abstract:

The relationship between urinary incontinence in the elderly and mortality due to stroke is analyzed.

Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Urinary incontinence, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Stroke patients

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