Dr Meg Morris is a Professor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne and Director of Allied Health Clinical Research at Kingston Centre, Southern Health Australia. She is an international expert in the treatment of movement disorders, gait and falls in people with Parkinson’s disease and has over 100 publications and several books on this topic. As well as leading a research team investigating how Parkinson’s disease affects the brain’s ability to control walking, balance and movement, she measures which types of therapy provide the best outcomes. Her laboratory is based at Kingston Centre which has a large Parkinson’s disease program and multidisciplinary team of health professionals. This enables fast translation of research findings to clinicians and people with Parkinson’s disease, which is one of her key goals.
“Since I started practicing Gyro-Kinetics around 3 years ago, my condition has improved dramatically: my daily functioning has improved, I’ve become very aware of my body and at work I’m as creative as I’ve ever been. My doctor sums up my condition as an ‘ongoing honeymoon’.” Yoram Levi, film director (age 55), Parkinson patient
Gyro-Kinetics is a therapeutic rehabilitation method that combines movement, touch
and music to help the body restore its physiological balanced state and maintain
it. By working on the physical body, Gyro-Kinetics stimulates the healing
reflex on physical, mental and emotional levels. Gyro-Kinetics has been successfully
used to treat a variety of conditions, including severe movement disorders,
musculo-skeletal disorders and Parkinson's Disease.
“(This) book should be, will be, on the shelf of everyone with PD, everyone who entertains someone with PD, everyone who wants to know what a person with PD should eat –and how it should be prepared.” – Abraham Lieberman, M.D. Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation
Selection of delicious recipes books designed for people with Parkinson’s and their families. Written by aregistered dietitian who specializes in the nutrition needs unique to Parkinson’s, the recipes are rich in the nutrients most needed by those with PD, please visit Nutrition You Can Live With for Parkinson’s disease
Questions and answers from Kathrynee Holden, MS, RD are given by clicking Daily Tip
“Fortunately there are hopeful scientific developments and someday there might be a cure for P.D. if you’re like me, you cannot afford to wait. Our goal is to help those who have the disease live with it now.” Paul Green
Please visit: NEVAH SURRENDAH – Never Surrender to Parkinson’s
For educational and motivational materials enabling Parkinson’s sufferers and care providers to incorporate an active lifestyle which includes aerobic and neurobic (body and brain) activities and exercises thereby achieving a more rewarding quality of life.