Effect Mechanism Investigation of a Non-invasive Stimulation Device for Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

Effect Mechanism of a Non-invasive Stimulation Device for Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

Effect Mechanism Investigation of a Wearable Electrostimulator for Rapid Alleviation of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

Activation levels of interested regions of the brain will be measured through fMRI technique prior and after the dry needling and active stimulation applications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
• H&Y Stage >= 2
• Existing bradykinesia symptoms
• Existence of one of the symptoms below
• Resting Tremor
• Rigidity
• Walking disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiac Pacemaker
• Psychiatric diagnosis
• Irregular heart/respiration rate
• Pregnancy
• Alcohol consumption
• Cardiovascular disease history
• Wearing an electro-active prosthesis
• Brain surgery history
• Ongoing TENS/PENS therapy-