The Parkinson's Recovery Project has three primary objectives. Dissemination of information regarding Parkinson's disease treatments which use techniques of Asian Medicine. Research of the most efficient treatment plans. Research may show that longer sessions, or a residential program, can yield accelerated, comparable results. Establishment of a database of patient information.
Myriad factors influence the recovery rate and recovery symptoms.
Age, symptoms, medication, duration of illness all affect the prognosis. In order to be able to offer new patients a reasonable prognosis, based on patients with a similar history, we are compiling a database. Hopefully all medical practitioners who participate in this program will be willing to submit brief outlines of their cases, using a standardized patient intake form, indicating number of treatments, frequency of treatment, and interesting developments which may be of general interest. A handbook with information on the cause of, the treatments plans for and a thorough explanations of the techniques used in treating Parkinson's Disease. A handbook for the patient explaining what to changes to expect during the course of treatment.