Overview
- Faulk revealed the diagnosis on The Caring Neurologist podcast that aired Wednesday and says he has been managing symptoms for about 18 months.
- He reports hand rigidity and small tremors and says medication and treatment have so far kept symptoms mild and allowed daily activity.
- Faulk, 53, remains the head coach at Southern University and says he has not experienced cognitive decline and does not plan to step away from coaching now.
- He told the podcast he first noticed problems while golfing, raised the issue at a routine physical, has not widely told family and friends, and wants to push others to seek early evaluation.
- Researchers and recent studies have shown higher Parkinson’s risk among long-career NFL players and Faulk joins other former stars who have disclosed the disease, which could increase attention on player health and screening.