Touchstones for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease: Inspirations and Learnings from this Year’s World Parkinson’s Congress
I attended the 6th World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona in early July 2023 and found it inspiring and uplifting. It was attended by health professionals of all disciplines, researchers, charities, exhibitors, and of course, people-with-Parkinson’s. I attended sessions ranging from biological subtypes of PD, apathy and fatigue and other under-recognised non-motor symptoms, the benefits of […]
Exercise and Parkinson’s: My Personal Experience
I’ve been a keen sportsman all my life and, being tuned into how my body moves, it was slight and subtle changes in my coordination and dexterity that first alerted me to something being wrong. I was subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at age 59, four years ago. I’ve played squash from an early age, […]
World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11th every year, to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the impact it has on millions of people worldwide. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that goes beyond tremors. It is a disease that is non-uniform in how people experience it. Some may experience depression and anxiety […]
A digital solution to improve Parkinson’s treatment
“A major gap in clinical care for people with Parkinson’s today is that physicians often rely on a small snapshot of information to guide treatment.” This is the problem Dr. Franz MJ Pfister faced as a doctor treating people with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Pfister combined his practical experience in neurology with a master’s degree in […]
Meet the Orbiters – Vanessa
The challenges we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing and pushing for change, that will make a real positive impact. This week we Meet the Orbiters – Vanessa, Orbit’s Patient Engagement Specialist. Q: Why did you decide to join […]
Symptom Tracking: Why you should consider it if you don’t already
We’ve all been there – sitting at the doctor’s office waiting to be seen. Maybe you’re filling out an intake form, reading an outdated magazine or scrolling through your phone, not thinking about much. Your name is finally called and you enter the doctor’s office. “How can I help you?” “So what seems to be […]
Meet the Orbiters – Billy
The challenges we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing and pushing for change, that will make a real positive impact. This week we Meet the Orbiters – Billy Diggin, CTO. Q: Why did you decide to join Orbit? From […]
Taming the Rollercoaster: Parkinson’s Motor Fluctuations and how to Effectively Manage them
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects approximately 10 million people globally. One of the most common and well-known symptoms of Parkinson’s is tremor, or shaking, but the disease can also cause a whole host of other non-motor and motor symptoms. Parkinson’s symptoms are caused by the degeneration of nerve cells, or […]
Meet the Orbiters – Hunt
The problems we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing and pushing for change, that will make a real positive impact. This week we Meet the Orbiter – Hunt Chang, UI/UX Designer. Q: Why did you decide to join Orbit? I […]
Different training methods: Physical wellbeing of People with Parkinson’s
Exercise is an integral part of healthy living. For people with Parkinson’s (PD), regular physical activity is particularly important as it can play a vital role in managing a range of symptoms, including gait disorders, rigidity, impaired balance, and more. Physical benefits of exercising with PD The concept of exercise therapy for PD isn’t […]
