Physiotherapists play an essential role in the interdisciplinary and holistic approach to treating a wide variety of ailments. Therapy is leveraged to treat a number of common maladies such as lower back pain, shoulder impingement, tendonitis, headaches, and more. However, the interdisciplinary practice has also gained a LOT of attention in the application for the management of other disorders – one of them being Parkinson’s Disease.
Given that Parkinson’s is a brain disorder that causes unintentional and/or uncontrollable movements (i.e. shaking, stiffening, loss of balance and coordination, etc.) it’s not too hard to draw the conclusion that physiotherapy can be of service. It can stave-off worsening symptoms and enhance one’s quality of life quite significantly. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s Disease we encourage you to consider physiotherapy. Let’s review.
Why People Afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease Should Consider Physiotherapy to Enhance Their Quality of Life
What Science Has to Say About It
It’s one thing to hear it from our industry, but as someone who trusts the science, we encourage you to reference research on the matter. For your convenience, we have provided links to valuable data and studies below:
- Data shows that physiotherapy is highly successful in retraining the body in specific tasks. Patients who depend upon movements to keep working and/or to enjoy certain activities that require repetitive movements should definitely add physio to their wellness plan.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine encourages physiotherapy for Parkinson’s sufferers to increase amplitude of movement, to maintain reciprocal (side to side) movements, and to improve balance, flexibility, and strength.
- Parkinson’s News reports that at-home physiotherapy is also highly effective in managing the disorder. This is especially important news for those with advanced symptoms that make it difficult to get into a clinic once or twice per week. By subscribing to virtual physiotherapy patients can enjoy a hybrid (in-clinic and at-home) regime that will enhance their (your) quality of life.
We Have Experienced (in neurological disorders) Staff that Cares
We hate to throw “shade” on some operators, but there are physiotherapy clinics that treat patients like a peg on an assembly line. You come in, are provided a list of movements, stretches, and exercises by therapist. They leave you to your own devices before bounding off to treat a patient with tennis elbow in another room. That doesn’t happen at Absolute PhysioCare. As someone living with Parkinson’s you demand and deserve focused attention from staff that has experience in working with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.
It’s important to note that no two Parkinson’s patients are alike. As such, your physiotherapist will work with you to address your specific symptoms, and more importantly – will ask about the activities that you enjoy and want to keep enjoying. This can translate to longer playtime sessions with your kids, travel to far off destinations, or long romantic walks in the park with your beloved (and the fun stuff afterwards). You will receive a customized exercise program that connects to your goals to ensure that your quality of life is protected.
Simply put – we are here for YOU. Discover the difference Absolute PhysioCare will make in your life by scheduling a consultation at our Burnaby BC clinic today.
Note: Get approval from your physician/neurologist before starting any specific exercise programs.