Parkinson's disease symptoms vary from person to person; early signs might be subtle and overlooked. Initially, one might not swing their arms while walking or speak in a softer, mumbled tone. As Parkinson's progresses, since it's a disease that worsens with time, these symptoms will intensify.
Parkinson's disease progresses in stages: mild, moderate, and advanced. Not everyone reaches the advanced stage. In the mild stage, symptoms are subtle and don’t interfere with daily activities, typically lasting 3-7 years. The moderate stage has noticeable effects, altering speech, making swallowing harder, increasing fall risk, and leading to small shuffling steps. In the advanced stage, treatments often don't work, and many require constant care, being confined to a bed or wheelchair.
Parkinson's disease develops through three stages: mild, moderate, and advanced, although not all patients experience the advanced phase. During the mild stage, which usually persists for 3-7 years, symptoms are minor and don't disrupt daily life. The moderate stage symptoms become more evident, affecting speech and swallowing, increasing the chance of falls, and causing small, shuffling steps. In the advanced stage, treatments tend to be ineffective and constant care may be necessary, often resulting in being bedridden or wheelchair-bound.
Kanwal Bhardwaj
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
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