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Taylor Finseth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Finseth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Camptocormism. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Finseth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.
Gunther Deuschl practices practicing medicine in Kiel, Germany. Deuschl is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Camptocormism. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.
Michele Tinazzi practices practicing medicine in Verona, Italy. Tinazzi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Camptocormism. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Summary: Camptocormia is defined by abnormal flexion of the trunk, not fixed, present when standing and walking, resolves when lying down and often complicated by lower back pain. It can be observed in numerous neurological pathologies with a prevalence ranging between 5 and 19% in Parkinson's disease. The physiopathology of camptocormia associated with PD is not completely elucidated, however several mech...
Summary: Parkinson's patients suffer from respiratory distress for different reasons. It is thought that physiotherapy methods that have an indirect effect on the diaphragm can improve respiratory functions. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of spinal mobilization and diaphragmatic breathing techniques on respiratory function.