NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

Marshall Faulk, 53, the Hall of Fame NFL player and current head coach at Southern University, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Marshall Faulk, the Hall of Fame NFL player and current head coach at Southern University in Louisiana, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 53-year-old announced the diagnosis this week on an episode of 'Caring Neurologist' with Dr. Sandeep Thakkar. He has been dealing with the disease, a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that impacts the body's movement, for roughly 18 months.

Faulk's first signs of Parkinson's appeared while playing golf. He said he mentioned the issue to his doctor during a physical examination, asking 'Is that normal?' The doctor advised him to get checked. According to the New York Post, Faulk has remained in a 'good place' after doctors caught the disease early, and his life has remained relatively unchanged, though he still experiences rigidity in his hands and occasional tremors.

The seven-time Pro Bowler said he pays attention to his gait, balance and workouts. He described himself as 'one of the lucky ones' with his diagnosis coming early. Faulk said he is more active and sleeping more since his treatment began, and he has compared managing Parkinson's to recovering from an injury during his NFL career. He said he wants to be an advocate for people seeking help when they experience symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

How it is being reported

• Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 53He has remained in a “good place” after doctors caught it early.New York Post · 23 Oct, 02:18
• NFL legend Marshall Faulk, 53, reveals heartbreaking Parkinson's diagnosisThe 53-year-old. who is now head coach at Southern University in Louisiana, spent more than a decade in the NFL, winning both a Super Bowl and an MVP award.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Oct, 00:43

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