A 64-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease is pursing de…
A 64-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease is pursing deep brain stimulation for the management of symptoms. The most problematic symptom for the patient is impaired gait ability, but they also demonstrate bilateral tremor, rigidity, and mild dyskinesias. The patient has had good response to Levodopa medication until now, but is experiencing greater on-off fluctuations. Baseline testing indicates no cognitive impairment and there is no history of depression or anxiety. What target site would be MOST indicated for deep brain stimulation for this patient?
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A physical therapist treats a patient with Parkinson’s disease who has been receiving levodopa therapy for eight years and taking the maximal dosage permitted. Which of the following SIDE EFFECTS would be MOST likely observed due to chronic, high dose administration of this medication?
Read DetailsA 65-year-old patient presents to physical therapy with sign…
A 65-year-old patient presents to physical therapy with signs and symptoms including frequent falls due to loss of balance, apathy, gait disturbances, and difficulty with vertical eye movement. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for this patient?
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