Slowness of movement (bradykinesia - pronounced 'bray-dee kin-eesya') is one of the classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Over time, patients develop a stooped posture and a slow, shuffling walk. This gait gradually becomes erratic and unsteady, and may lead to falls.
Re: Skirt Board On Existing Stairs. Or....just lay a 1 X 12 on edge running up the stairs, resting on the tips of the treads. Scribe down to the treads the right amount to make it line up with your 4-1/4 base. Use a framing square to mark for riser cuts. Then if the risers are angled back as they sometimes are in a carpeted situation, scribe the skirt board back after it has been scribed down. This will usually require that 2 boards be connected together to cover the entire length of the stairs.
The stretcher arms can move in and out depending on the width of the stair case (Iâd make this jig to go to at least 50â³ wide). The jig is best made out of a stable hardwood like Maple. Itâs very important that the ends of the âpadsâ are straight. The beveled edge allows for easier site lines and the ability to mark the skirts if necessary close to the working edge. To use the jig simply place the jig on the stair stringers with the back of the pad tight to the back of the stringer. Rotate the pads until they are both tight to the skirt board. This locks into place the relative angle from one side to the other. Itâs very important that both pads be tight to the back of the tread location. Next you set the jig on the tread material and transfer the cut lines on each end. Once you cut the tread it will fit perfectly against the skirt.