Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Manipal Hospitals Raises Parkinson's Awareness
Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru held a special event to teach people about Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
These conditions can start with small signs like tremors or stiffness, which people often ignore.
The hospital’s doctors talked about how important it is to recognize these early signs and get help.
They explained that with the right treatment, people can live a good life even with these conditions.
The doctors also talked about how exercise and good sleep are important for brain health.
They mentioned a special treatment called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) that can help people with severe Parkinson’s disease.
The event aimed to reduce the stigma around these conditions and encourage people to seek help early.
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road hosted an awareness session on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.
Early signs of Parkinson’s include tremors, stiffness, and balance issues, often dismissed as aging.
Experts emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and reducing social stigma.
Dr. Shivakumar R highlighted the role of exercise and good sleep in managing neurological conditions.
Dr. Ajay Hegde discussed Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an advanced treatment for severe Parkinson’s.
- Who
- Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, leading neurologists and neurosurgeons
- What
- Awareness session on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
- When
- December 8
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To educate about early signs, reduce stigma, and promote timely intervention
- Event Name
- Move With Ease, Live With Confidence
- Event Organizer
- Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- Event Date
- December 8
- Event Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Event Focus
- Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
- Key Speakers
- Dr. Shivakumar R, Dr. Lakshmi Krishna V, Dr. Swati N Patil, Dr. Ajay Hegde
- Theme for World Movement Disorder Day 2025
- What Moves You
- Treatment Highlighted
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)