It sounds more like stroke damage to me.  That can be recovered from.

Quoting rayilynlee <[log in to unmask]>:

> Warning:  I'm leery of this but it was on a NPF site w/Kathryne Holden.
> Ray
> 
> 82 Year-Old Man Beating Parkinson's Disease
> Lee Bender is anything but typical. His personality is fiery and 
> independent. So when Bender was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 
> five-years ago this June, no one was the least bit surprised at his 
> reaction.
> 
> 
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> PRLog (Press Release) - May 01, 2009 - Schaumburg, IL: Schaumburg native, 
> Lee Bender is anything but typical. His independent, fiery personality and 
> can-do attitude is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit. He'd made -
> 
> and lost millions in his lifetime. Lee took-up body building at age 
> sixty-two. So when Bender was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease five-years 
> ago this June, no one was the least bit surprised at his reaction.
> 
> Lee fought back like a champion, yet his efforts did little to stop the 
> crippling effects of Parkinson's disease. His trembling hands and numb limbs
> 
> soon became his jailer - confining him to his bed or chair. On a good day 
> Lee was able to take a few steps with the help of his walker. His condition 
> was degenerating so quickly that last September (2008) his doctor prescribed
> 
> for him an electric scooter.
> 
> Out of concern for his father's comfort in his final days, Lee's son, Ed 
> went to his warehouse and dusted his pet project, the Smart Lounge - a 
> zero-gravity vibracoustic motion chair. Although the chair was a favorite 
> among customers at Hammacher & Schlemmer stores where it was displayed, its 
> retail sales never met projections but it is still available. Knowing the 
> comfort that his invention provided, Ed felt compelled to do whatever he 
> could to ease his father's pain. He sent the zero-gravity lounge to his 
> failing father who graciously accepted.
> 
> With no expectations, Lee struggled with his walker trying to sit in the 
> motion chair. Once in place he turned on the motion, sat back to enjoy the 
> accompanying therapeutic music. To his surprise - and to the amazement of 
> his doctors - after just thirty minutes, Lee could feel his legs for the 
> first time in years. He stood-up and walked without his walker or any other 
> assistance.
> 
> At his doctor's recommendation, Lee began using the motion chair as a 
> therapy five days a week. Within the last four months, Lee has traded his 
> walker for a cane - and his cane for fifteen pound weights. Now Lee walks 
> unassisted to the gym three days a week to lift weights and inspire others.
> 
> What Doctors find exceptional and most astounding about Lee's case is that 
> not only has the therapy arrested the symptoms of Parkinson's, but have 
> actually reversed its progression. Bender's condition improves every day. 
> Dr. Kompoliti of Rush University of Neurologists, Lee's doctor, is so 
> impressed with his continued progress that she's recommending a clinical 
> study to determine if the zero-gravity vibracoustic motion lounge chair can 
> produce the same positive result for other Parkinson patients.
> 
> Lee has bent back the hands of time to where he can walk and function much 
> as he did before the crippling effects of Parkinson's stole his life. His 
> message is one of hope and inspiration to all of those suffering with this 
> painful, dignity-robbing disease.
> 
> "Michael J. Fox, the de facto spokes person for Parkinson's, is doing a 
> special for ABC called: "Adventures of an Incurable Optimist" slated to air 
> this Thursday, May 7. The one-hour special is certain to raise top of the 
> mind awareness of Parkinson's and the Americans it affects. Interview a 
> man - who like Fox - hasn't given up and is one of only a hand full who has 
> reversed its course: Mr. Lee Bender. Dr. Kompoliti from Rush University of 
> Neurologists may also be available for interviews based on her availability.
> 
> For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Joe Ullrich
> 
> at Omni Publicity: 813-944-3024.
> 
> Rayilyn Brown
> Director AZNPF
> Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
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