Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Freezing of Gait Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Freezing Of Gait A look at freezing of gait, including why it happens, tips, strategies, and walking devices that can help, as well as potential future treatments. Read More
Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Posted on February 5, 2019February 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Music Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Does music and dance therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease? Read More
Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s disease Posted on January 29, 2019March 28, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Art and other complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease Does art therapy have a role in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease? Read More
What is a DaTscan and should I get one? Posted on January 8, 2019April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What role does DaTscan have in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease? Many patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are frustrated and sometimes frankly suspicious about how it is diagnosed. As a neurologist, over the years I’ve heard comments like: “All the doctor did was have me make some movements with my hands and legs and watch […] Read More
Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Posted on October 29, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Botulinum toxin (botox) injections – can they help your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Dr. Gilbert describes the uses of botulinum toxin to treat the symptoms of PD. Read More
Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you Posted on August 7, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Can’t get to the Parkinson’s clinic? It may soon be coming to you Technology can expand the reach of physicians to evaluate and treat people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
What is gene therapy? Can it benefit Parkinson’s disease? Posted on July 24, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses the confusing world of gene therapy and how one day it may be used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Ask the Doctor Posted on June 25, 2018September 7, 2018 by Nancy Braun Ask the Doctor Dr. Terry Ellis, Assistant Professor at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation, Advisor for the APDA Massachusetts Chapter. Q. What is the best kind of exercise for Parkinson’s? A. There are several types of exercise that are important for people with Parkinson’s disease. Aerobic […] Read More
Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 19, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s disease Guidance for the Parkinson’s community on medical marijuana treatments. Read More
