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SAN DIEGO -- Use of alternative therapies in the management of Parkinson's disease is supported only by weak data, according to one of four new practice parameters issued by the American Academy of Neurology at its annual meeting.
Considering that 60%-70% of PD patients turn to alternative therapies, the parameter provides evidence for answering patient inquiries about their use.
The AAN review found only weak evidence that exercise or speech therapy improves motor function.
There was insufficient evidence to show that patients with PD derive any benefit from acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic, Mucuna pruriens (a...
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