A different kind of walk for Parkinson?s research

Published September 19, 2007 4:00am ET



If you have mild Parkinson?sdisease and don?t exercise much, you could help advance knowledge of the degenerative neural disorder.

Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center are seeking participants in a study to see if starting an exercising regimen will help people with Parkinson?s disease improve their walking and balance. A $750,000 grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation funds this multiyear project.

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