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Hoehn and Yahr Scale

Download Carepatron's free PDF guide on the Hoehn and Yahr Scale, including examples and explanations of its use in evaluating Parkinson's disease progression.

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By Wynona Jugueta on Aug 2, 2025.

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The Hoehn and Yahr scale measures the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD) based on the severity of motor symptoms and functional disability.

The Hoehn and Yahr staging scale categorizes PD into five stages: Stage 1 (mild bilateral disease) to Stage 5 (severe bilateral involvement with significant disability).

The Hoehn and Yahr scale is a clinical tool developed by Margaret Hoehn, MD and Melvin Yahr, MD used to classify the progression of Parkinson's disease, distinguishing between early-stage and advanced-stage symptoms.

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