Parkinson’s Disease:
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neuro degenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson’s disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.
*Symptoms:
- Tremor
- Slowed movement
- Rigid muscles
- Impaired posture and balance.
- Loss of automatic movements.
- Speech changes
- Writing changes