Stanford PD Community Blog

In July 2026, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted a webinar on three treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD): deep brain stimulation (DBS), focused ultrasound (FUS), and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT). Three different neurosurgeons discussed the three treatments. They shared basic definitions of each procedure, pros and cons, and who might be a good candidate for each procedure.  The webinar was part of the APDA’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.

In July 2026, the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF) hosted a webinar on how balance is affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dr. Nate Coomer, a physical therapist who works daily with those with neurological conditions, discussed why people with PD are at higher risk for falls than those of similar age. He described what physical and environmental factors contribute to falls for people with PD, and shared strategies physical therapists use to help people with challenges such as freezing of gait and poor proprioception. He also reviewed some exercises that can be used at home to practice improving one’s balance.