Parkinson’s disease is the second most common type of neurodegenerative disease, affecting approximately 7 million people worldwide. It is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by a progressive loss of muscle control leading to slow movements (bradykinesia), rigidity, resting tremor and postural instability. As symptoms worsen it may be difficult to walk, talk, and perform simple daily tasks. Non-motor symptoms can include; anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia.

There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease and currently available therapeutic approaches only treat the symptoms of the disease. Initially, you may experience significant symptomatic improvement from approved medicines, but over time the benefits begin to lessen. As the disease progresses and dopaminergic neurons continue to diminish, drugs eventually become ineffective and frequently produce a complication marked by involuntary fidgeting movements.