What are the early signs of Friedreich’s ataxia? Ataxia (impaired muscle coordination), which can cause balance problems, difficulty walking, and uncoordinated movements, is usually the first ...

A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular walking may not only alleviate lower back pain, but also help prevent the pain from returning. Lower back pain is one of the leading ...

In order to improve the quality of life of patients with the Ataxia disease, the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry ...

Most people haven’t heard of the condition, but Friedreich’s ataxia is getting more attention because of a new treatment and ...

Cameryn Cobb is just 23 years old but is fighting the effects of Ataxia, which impacts routine movements like walking, ...

Genetic analysis beyond the causative variants, and independent of the core clinical symptoms (pyramidal signs versus ataxia), might offer a more pertinent way to approach phenotypic variability.

Panelists discuss how the differential diagnosis for Friedreich's Ataxia involves distinguishing it from other ataxias, the process of definitive diagnosis through genetic testing, and the ...

A Friedreich ataxia specialist discusses how the typical clinical presentation of Friedreich's Ataxia includes early onset with symptoms such as ataxia and sensory loss, while also examining the ...

Walking is a widely accessible exercise that promotes health by reducing illness risk and extending life. Effective techniques for losing belly fat include inclined walking, HIIT workouts, wearing ...

No matter the format or the distance of the walk, a good pair of walking shoes can make the difference between a pleasant stroll and one that ends in an achy lower back, sweaty feet, and blisters ...

Just like working from home is more popular than ever, so too are walking pads: small, treadmill-like devices that you can place under a standing desk in order to get your steps in during your 9-5.

“Because it was just basically half my life devoted to that idea of walking around the world and then finally realizing it… Crossing the finish line, it was like paradise.” Turcich ...