Parkinson's Disease Tulip


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-26-2009, 11:30 PM #1
Fowki's Avatar
Fowki Fowki is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Southern California
Posts: 102
15 yr Member
Fowki Fowki is offline
Member
Fowki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Southern California
Posts: 102
15 yr Member
Default Gait Freezing

I have two methods of getting around this....a service dog trained to step on my foot, and a "silent coach" that I wear on my ankle and either I or a companion can "zap" me to get moving again.

How about you?
__________________
Kimberly M. Fowler

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
-- Voltaire


dx'ed w/Young Onset Parkinson's Disease May 2006 at age 43. Symptomatic since 1997 or earlier. DBS June 22, 2010

dx'ed w/TN on right side 2007. GK x4, last GK 02/2013
Fowki is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 04-27-2009, 04:27 PM #2
GregD's Avatar
GregD GregD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 488
15 yr Member
GregD GregD is offline
Member
GregD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 488
15 yr Member
Default

There are several tricks to help with freezing, the latest i have see is http://medigait.com/

GregD
__________________
"You can't fight City Hall, but you can pee on the steps and run." --Gary North
GregD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Gait and balance issues 1990nyboy Parkinson's Disease 11 12-17-2014 01:17 PM
Parkinson gait improvement devise‏ imark3000 Parkinson's Disease 12 05-22-2010 07:07 PM
Parkinson's Virtual Reality Gait Training Device Improves Quality of Life Stitcher Parkinson's Disease 1 01-27-2009 06:32 PM
International Congress On Gait & Mental Function Stitcher Parkinson's Disease 0 01-19-2008 06:21 AM
Gait related foot problems made it up Parkinson's Disease 4 01-24-2007 01:48 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:46 AM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.