STADS Physiotherapy
Parkinson’s disease
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How does Parkinson’s affect your movement?
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that mainly affects movement, posture and daily activities. Think of stiffness, slowness, balance problems or difficulty walking.
Member of ParkinsonNet
Our physiotherapists specialise in supporting people with Parkinson’s, as part of the ParkinsonNet network. This means your therapist receives further training every year and is part of a national network of specialists.
How do we approach it?
Your physiotherapist first carefully maps out how Parkinson’s affects your movement and which symptoms you experience. We also look at your personal goals and at factors that affect how you function day to day.
In the treatment, we use targeted exercise therapy, walking and balance exercises, and strategies to make movements easier and safer.
What are those strategies?
With Parkinson’s, automatic movement becomes harder, while conscious movement often still works well. We make use of that: with a rhythm, a count or a visual marker on the floor, a movement that gets stuck can often get going again.
This makes a difference especially when you freeze in a doorway or when turning around.
Why staying active is so important
With Parkinson’s, exercise is more than maintenance. There are strong indications that intensive, regular training has a positive effect on the course of the disease. That makes it not a side issue next to medication, but a fixed part of the treatment.
Falls prevention
Balance problems increase the chance of falling. See also our page on falls prevention.
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What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic brain condition in which nerve cells that produce dopamine slowly die. Dopamine is important for smooth, controlled movement. The shortage causes symptoms such as tremor (shaking), muscle stiffness and slow movements. Problems with balance, speech and writing can also occur. Parkinson’s can’t be cured, but medication and therapies can often reduce the symptoms.
What does a physiotherapist do for Parkinson’s disease?
A physiotherapist helps people with Parkinson’s keep moving as well as possible. The treatment focuses on improving walking, balance and posture. You also work on muscle strength and flexibility to reduce stiffness. The physiotherapist teaches strategies to move safely and prevent falls. Attention is also paid to breathing and carrying out daily activities. The treatment is adapted to the stage of the disease and the patient’s personal goals.
Am I insured for manual therapy?
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition for which physiotherapy is covered by the basic insurance. This only applies after the first 20 treatments. The first 20 treatments are paid from your supplementary insurance (if you have it and it covers enough) or are at your own expense.
For more information, contact your health insurer, or call STADS. We’re happy to help.
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