How Can Physical Therapy Help Those With Parkinson’s disease?

Physical therapy is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease. PT can help improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, as well as help alleviate pain caused by Parkinson’s.

Ways to use physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease include:
• Stretching exercises to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
• Balance and coordination exercises to improve safety and reduce the risk of falls.
• Cardiovascular exercises to strengthen the heart and improve breathing.
• Resistance training to build strength and improve muscle control.
• Tai Chi and other forms of exercise to improve balance and coordination.
• Posture exercises to improve movement and reduce pain.
• Range of motion exercises to increase flexibility and help prevent frozen joints.
• Gait training to improve walking patterns and reduce falls.