Parkinson's

Parkinson’s is a Progressive Degenerative Neurological condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

The three main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are:

  • involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor)
  • slow movement
  • stiff and inflexible muscles

How can HM Rehab Basics Help?

Rehab Basics neurological physiotherapists are able to deliver tailored rehabilitation programs.

Key goals of treatment are:

  • Hydrotherapy
  • Improve posture and balance
  • Improve strength and core stability (Physiotherapists may see you in the gym)
  • Improve shuffling Gait
  • Advice and therapy for pain relief
  • Falls prevention
  • Improve cardiovascular fitness

Our Physiotherapist can see client with early onset of the condition and those who have been suffering from many years with this condition.

A person with Parkinson’s disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms, including:

  • depression and anxiety
  • balance problems – this may increase the chance of a fall
  • loss of sense of smell (anosmis)
  • problems sleeping (insomnia)
  • memory problems
  • Working with the doctors to help with prescription of medication.