Parkinson's is a movement disorder and at some point
everyone with the condition is likely to experience some kind of
movement difficulties. Such difficulties can impact considerably on
daily life, for example in getting dressed and moving around the home.
Quality of life may also be affected as leisure activities may become
more difficult.
Medical and surgical treatments
can alleviate such problems but it is increasingly recognised that
combining medical
interventions with a range of movement therapies can be very
beneficial..Physiotherapy is of course the 'gold standard' movement
therapy but from this a number of movement techniques have been
developed to treat a range of conditions, many of which can be helpful
in Parkinson's. But as with all therapies it is important to assess
each technique in terms of what it is hoped to achieve and any evidence
of its effectiveness. Each person's needs and physical ability will
differ so an individualised approach is essential for success.
