Physical Therapy
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation consistent sessions of physical therapists increase the physical activity level of a Parkinson’s patient to at least 2,5 hours per week. This leads to a gradual decline in quality of life. Physical therapy, early intervention, and exercise are all factors that help patients with Parkinson’s disease to manage and reverse their symptoms. Physical therapists create a customized exercise program for Parkinson’s patients that targets their specific motor impairments. Physical therapists are trained to develop unique exercises that target different motor impairments and dysfunctions. Physical therapy allows people to receive frequent and direct feedback from their therapists about how effective and safe their exercise program is. Physical therapists offer:
- Balance, pain, pain relief, stability, walking, and moving around can all be helped.
- Can educate and give advice on self-management
- Exercise safely: Tips for staying safe
