Physical Therapist Giving Parkinson's Patients Newfound Confidence

CBS San Francisco

LARKSPUR, CA — Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and the Parkinson's Foundation expects that number to grow by 20% in seven years. A North Bay physical therapist is giving patients hope in slowing the progression of the disease.

Dr. Lisa Oei leads a weekly exercise class at Piper Park in Larkspur that empowers those who follow along.

"Exercise is really just like taking medicine and we see people getting better," Oei said.

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