Other Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

Rate This

Other Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can help you manage the physical symptoms of ]]>Parkinson’s disease]]>. Physical therapists can teach you exercises to do on your own, or you can attend regular physical therapy sessions.

Physical therapy can help you:

Increase your strength
Decrease rigidity
Develop flexibility
Improve your stamina
Optimize coordination
Learn about fall prevention

Occupational therapy can help with fine motor skills and writing.

References:

American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.aans.org/ .

Conn HF, Rakel RE. Conn’s Current Therapy 2002. 54th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2002.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation website. Available at: http://www.pdf.org/ .

Last reviewed February 2009 by ]]> Rimas Lukas, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.