Falls and Balance Issues in Parkinson Disease: When, Why, and How to Treat

William T. Dauer, MD, a neurologist acclaimed for his research in dystonia and Parkinson’s disease is the Director of the Peter O’Donnell, Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. For nearly two decades, Dr. Dauer’s groundbreaking research has been focused on the molecular basis of dystonia and the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease.

[@berylcomar]

Make sure you’re properly diagnosed. Vestibular symptoms can be very similar.. and there re rehabilitation strategies to help

[@janiceseals7703]

Very understandable

[@JudyBoedecker]

I totally agree & understand what goes on in your brain as of progress ing towards the next level of Parkinson’s disease

[@JudyBoedecker]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

[@JudyBoedecker]

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[@helicart]

I am a physical therapist in Australia treating mostly 50+yo's. Thanks so much for this lecture. I did not know about the ACh connection with falls and middle stage PD. I will talk with colleagues about Rivastigmine therapy. This also reinforces my perspective and experience that any intervention that improves blood flow, optimal intra-cranial pressure, nutrient and O2 delivery, and removal of metabolic waste, is likely to slow PD progress.

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Thank you for watching! We are happy you enjoyed this lecture.

[@garysmith477]

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[@gauravbhandari5623]

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[@suzannemcghie6532]

@@gauravbhandari5623 hi there Gaurav. It looks to me that perhaps u r having similar problems while texting that i endure. pls reply to me if i am correct and if u r interested in discussing ghis issue and and ways to overcome the issue Suzanne

[@maryfoster554]

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[@WECOOK1969]

Wonderful…. So this is what i have to look forward to? Oh boy for joy

[@jakeswieringa6753]

I am going through this now and have my left side shuffle when walking and have to use a cane while walking for balance. Turning 75 tomorrow

[@riverbender9898]

Thank You!

[@virgilholloman5502]

Thanks for the info.

[@louisagupta9758]

Lloo JJ

[@alanlester7105]

I am thought the evaluation and meet the requirements for DBS. Our focus has been on PD. I also have epilepsy. Can BBS be used for epilepsy?

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Alan! I’m sorry... our specialty is speech therapy for people with Parkinson's A Movement Disorders Specialist would be the best expert to answer your question about DBS.

[@reginamariaarmada8892]

i would like to know , as in my case, me and my husband have Parkinson's. is there a real chance for my son develop the disease?

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Regina! Our specialty is speech therapy for people with Parkinson's, your doctor would be the best expert to answer your question regarding your son.

[@louisagupta9758]

No

[@chchwoman9960]

I have worked in health and I have seen couples both develop neurological conditions. It's just a guess, but I have wondered if it could be due to both being exposed to the same environmental toxins

[@IsabelLussemo-ij4bh]

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[@haroldbell1872]

Oh

[@janeedwards8678]

Have u had any experiences with moving backwards and then falling backwards?

[@teresadriscoll7753]

That is the one thing that my husband does have an issue with so he needs to be aware to not step backwards as his balance is his major issue. He just started using a cane but still needs to turn around instead of stepping back so as not to fall backwards. Falls are one of the major causes of death in most older people already and they are a high risk for people with Parkinson’s.

[@donnadeiss]

I shuffle backward then fall hard on my back damaging. spine

[@lyuruk]

How do youlive with Parkinsons. One does not live with it.. I am at the advancestage. I woud vvould give anything To be normal one day. H

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Lale! Samantha responded to your question during today's online session. Click here to view her response: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fUpWqwi72ef5o

[@b.lagarwal4175]

It’s. an Excellent illustration regarding Falls and freezing gait problems of Parkinson disease by Dr William at d seminar organised by Parkinson’s Voyage project .Sir just I have a question regarding Stem cell s therapy will b d treatment of modern day. Thank u very much For your illustration regarding Parkinson’s . Dr B L Agarwal. Kolkata India.

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi B.L. Agarwal! Thank you for reaching out, we are happy that you enjoyed this lecture. With your question regarding stem cells, please refer to your doctor. If you have any other questions about the lecture please email [e-mail]. Thank you!

[@sherrymargolis2922]

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[@b.lagarwal4175]

Thank you very much Dr William regarding DBS, but sir u must have heard about Stemcell therapy instead of going DBS a surgical intrerference, .....

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi B.L.! Thank you for your comment. This is a recording from a lecture on Jan 13, 2020. If you have any further comments about this video please email them to [e-mail]. Thank you with INTENT!

[@terrihenry1032]

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[@haroldbell1872]

Ok

[@keitymarley733]

Parkinson disease is a very terrible illness, my Dad suffered from it for 19 years until we finally got a help and a medicine from Dr Madida that truly works that helped treat, cure and reversed all his symptoms completely💯…My Dad is well again🎉.

[@rajendraagrawlji7521]

I. Suffering. Parkinson from 13. Years. Pleas

[@sivaramakrishnagogineni2163]

How to stop( ,decrease)parkinsons decease, who are in starting stage without medicine. Will homeopaty works For it.

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Sivaramakrishna! Please email this question to [e-mail]. We will be happy to help! Thank you.

[@michellepersinger1203]

Oh

[@rhondadevore267]

I would like to know the best diet for Parkinson’s please let

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Rhonda, Please email [e-mail]. Lisa will assist you with your question. Thank you!

[@berylcomar]

Eliminate sugar

[@peggyharris6156]

How do I find woman that just spoke before this gentleman

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Peggy! Are you referring to Samantha, the CEO, and founder of Parkinson Voice Project?

[@peggyharris6156]

@@ParkinsonVoiceProject yes

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

@@peggyharris6156 You can email Samantha at [e-mail].

[@rajendraagrawlji7521]

Pleas. Translet. Hindi

[@ParkinsonVoiceProject]

Hi Rajendra! Unfortunately, we do not have a way to translate this video. If you go the the closed captions settings on this video in KZbin you will be able to have the captions 'auto-generate' in Hindi. I hope this helps!

[@claypoole13]

My symptoms started at 29 the rem sleep disorder started at 17

[@ednawrites7630]

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[@soniaortega4055]

Has to depended this pts w parkinson the much drugs. MOST OF THIS PTS NEEDS TRA QUILITY INSIDE

[@billamadio9082]

Dr

[@kansasgrandmasstorytime7958]

Do you know of a GOOD neurologist in Wichita, KS? I need one that cares and understands. The medicine, I am sleepy. I am sleepy and I have lots of freezling. Please help..

[@lonasapmpatrick2804]

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[@sivayogamkandiah3548]

Please stop the circle!!!j

[@lnvrao]

May be this is for doctors not for the patients. As the person who delivered the speech is full of negativity in the name of practical approach. Positive thoughts are the cure for Parkinson which is missing in this speech. Definitely right recommend to watch if you a PWP!!