APDA In The News

Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?

Family history plays a role in a small percentage of PD diagnoses, but environmental factors and age also heighten the risk. APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in on the topic.

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What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

A great awareness piece about Parkinson’s disease that promotes the importance of exercise, including personal perspectives from people living with PD and expert commentary from Dr. Rebecca Gilbert.

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Robotic Garment Improves Stride in Patient With Parkinson’s Disease

Article features recent research conducted by Terry Ellis, PhD, PT (a member of APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board) and others at Boston University about a wearable, soft, robotic device that could help patients with PD walk without experiencing freezing of gait. Includes commentary from Dr. Rebecca Gilbert.

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