Physical therapy
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the consistent sessions of physical therapy increase the physical activity of a patient with Parkinson’s disease to at least 2.5 hours per week and thus there is a slow decline in the quality of life. Patients who tend to seek professional care at care centers, go through physical therapy at an early stage, and include exercise as a part of their treatment show better outcomes in managing and reversing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Physical therapists design a unique exercise routine for each individual with Parkinson’s disease that specifically targets their motor impairments. A physical therapist comes with excessive training of developing unique exercise routine to focus on varied motor dysfunctions and impairments. Physical therapy provides people with an opportunity to have a direct and frequent feedback from their therapists to help with staying aware of how safe and effective their exercise regimen is. Physical therapists can offer:
- Help with balance, posture, pain, stability, moving around, walking
- Educate and can give self-management advice
- Ways to stay safe while exercising