Parkinson’s disease can greatly affect your proprioception, which is your body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space without relying on sight. This awareness of your body in space is crucial for balance, coordination, and performing everyday tasks. The sensory receptors in your muscles, tendons, and joints send information to your brain. Your brain also relies on your eyes and ears to help orient your position.
If your nervous system is not giving accurate feedback—like what happens with Parkinson’s disease—it can lead to balance issues, resulting in falls.
Watch this video to learn how to do this finger touch exercise to assess and challenge your proprioception:
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