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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease - A 2019 Update Are you considering having Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for your Parkinson's Disease symptoms? Have you already had Deep Brain Stimulation and still have questions about how you can maximize its impact on your symptoms? In this interview, Dr. Sarah King, PT, DPT talks with Dr. Eric Rhoden, PT, DPT about Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, and the latest improvements in technology from Medtronic, Abbott, and Boston Scientific. At the end (starts at 34:46), Eric takes questions from viewers including: - 34:36 What credentials should someone who does DBS programming have? - 36:12 How long does it take for the brain to heal from DBS? - 38:03 Can DBS increase anxiety? - 44:10 Does DBS help with Camptocormia or Pisa Syndrome? - 47:40 Can I return for a 2nd DBS placement years after my last surgery? - 51:10 Can I exercise while I'm recovering from DBS surgery? - What suggestions do you have to help smooth out the post-surgery programming process? - 54:05 Do I have to wait until my medication doesn't work anymore to get DBS? - 55:10 If I don't have symptoms on both sides of my body, should I have DBS on one side or both? - 1:00:30 How long does it take to find the "sweet spot" with DBS programming after surgery? - 1:12:28 How common is infection after DBS surgery? - Can you have DBS implants from two separate companies? (ie Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific) - 1:05:55 and 1:15:30 Does DBS help with painful dystonia (when botox has stopped working)? - What is your head supposed to feel like after surgery? - 1:23:10 What can I do about the tingling and itching on my scalp after DBS surgery? - 1:29:29 Could DBS help with drawing? - Does DBS help with speech? This was an amazing interview and information anyone who has had (or is considering DBS) should know! --- RESOURCES MENTIONED ✨Eric's DBS Blog - Part ONE: http://www.invigoratept.com/blog/the-who-what-where-when-and-why-of-deep-brain-stimulation-for-parkinsons-disease ✨Eric's DBS Blog - Part TWO: http://www.invigoratept.com/blog/deep-brain-stimulation-for-parkinsons-disease-an-update ✨Learn more about Eric: http://www.neurologysolutions.com Start building your Parkinson's Plan of Attack today 💪http://www.InvigoratePT.com/checklist