What is Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder caused by damage to the nerve cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps the body coordinate movement. Parkinson’s impacts an estimated 100,000 in Australia, with 38 people being diagnosed every day. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease and symptoms slowly develop and progress over … Read more
What is Functional Neurological Disorder? Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) are the most common cause of neurological disability. FND is a collection of symptoms that cannot be explained by any disease process or damage to the brain and nerves. Imagine your body is a computer. The hardware (in this case the brain and nerves) are working … Read more
What is Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common chronic neurological diseases. There is no single cause for MS, however, evidence shows genetic and environmental factors may be contributing factors.. In MS, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the protective sheath (called the myelin) that surrounds the nerves in … Read more