Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that occurs when a patient’s body stops producing dopamine. This chemical is essential in transferring motor commands between the substantia nigra and the corpus striatum which enables smooth, intentional movement in the body. Because this transmission line is degrading, about 68% of the Parkinson’s population reports falling [1].
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