This chart explains Parkinson's disease and is ideal for patient education. This Parkinson's disease poster:

• Defines Parkinson's disease (PD) and illustrates the brain in various views.
• Describes and illustrates common signs and symptoms.
• Lists related symptoms such as decreased/loss of sense of smell, depression, sleep problems, etc.
• Lists causes and risk factors.
• Describes various management and treatment options such as medications, surgery and therapy.
• Shows an electrode brain implant on a figure with a mask-like expression.

This Understanding Parkinson's Disease Chart explains the involvement of the brain with body movement and shows a figure with a tremor impulse coming from the brain down the arm. Shows the role of neurotransmitters and describes the steps from a neuron receiving a message to post-message release of dopamine.

The Understanding Parkinson's Disease anatomical chart is laminated for protection and ideal for hanging on clinic walls.