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Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease



physical therapy for parkinsons

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease that can severely affect a person's mobility and cognition. These symptoms include slow movement, tremors, lack of coordination, and slow movements. These symptoms can make simple tasks seem tedious and overwhelming. This condition can be treated with physical therapy.

LSVT BIG

LSVT BIG physical therapy is a treatment program that focuses on retraining the brain to make bigger, better movements. It consists 16 one-hour sessions plus home exercises. Its goal is to improve motor functioning and create habits that will improve quality of your life. Patients have seen significant improvement in their ability to walk, get in and out of bed, and roll over. The patient's goals are met by the customized program.

The program is designed to help patients improve gross and fine motor skills, while reducing symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It can also help patients with speech difficulties to be able to perform daily tasks more easily. The program was initially designed to treat swallowing and speech difficulties, but it has since been adjusted to treat many conditions and impairments. Patients can receive LSVT therapy BIG therapy at any age. Certified LSVT specialists will work closely alongside patients to devise a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

Amplitude training

Amplitude training can be used as a physical therapy strategy to treat Parkinson's disease. The goal of this therapy is to improve function and decrease symptoms. This technique involves using repetitive exaggerated motions to retrain your muscles and reverse Parkinson’s disease. This type of physical therapy can help patients with balance problems and slow and sluggish movements.

People with Parkinson's disease may have difficulty performing everyday activities, such as sitting or standing. Some people with Parkinson's may be unable to stand straight or use their hands for support. They might also have trouble walking and standing. It is possible that their strength, range and balance are affected. These people can benefit from amplified training to achieve their goals and regain strength.

Balance training

The ability to offer patients with Parkinson's disease balance exercises can be provided by physical therapists. These exercises improve posture, coordination, and balance. The exercises should be performed with a stable support, such as a chair. Patients should keep their legs straight while shifting their weight forward, balancing on one foot before stepping onto the other. As the disease progresses patients may be able to move into more dynamic exercises.

Patients were recruited from both the Movement Disorders Ambulatory Clinic (MDAC) and the Motor-Sensory Learning Laboratory (MSL). Both groups were administered the balance exercise program by a physical therapist three times per week. A telephone interview was conducted with the subjects. They were asked questions about their personal history and performance in balance. They were also informed and given a consent slip.


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Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease