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How do Parkinson's patients stay stable and on their feet?

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How do Parkinson's patients stay stable and on their feet?

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Though there are no drugs which help with balance for Parkinson's patients, physical therapy and balance training helps the problem, explains Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health.

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