Freezing of Gait, Postural Instability, and Exercise in Parkinson's

In this episode, Dr. Jay Alberts discusses:

• The connection between cognition and freezing of gait
• What you can do to improve your cognitive and physical skills
• Music’s impact on walking and freezing of gait
• Deep brain stimulation
• The importance of managing postural instability and freezing of gait
• Assistive devices
• LSVT Big programming
• Dizziness and postural instability
• Festination of gait
• Laser canes & the importance of physical therapy
• Suggestions for a hunched back
• Strength training
• Retraining your brain to address freezing
• The "right" amount of exercise
• Causes of increased fall risk
• Boxing
• Stairs and freezing of gait
• Anxiety and freezing of gait

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