Exercise and Parkinson's update: are your patients getting the right dose?

Oliver, Beccy; Jones, Julie

Abstract

Parkinson's is the second most common neurological disorder. Assessment and treatment needs to be adapted to accommodate the wide range of motor and non-motor symptoms seen in Parkinson's. People with Parkinson's (PwP) present with a unique combination of neuromusculoskeletal symptoms which require a range of different therapeutic approaches to effectively manage. Among the several learning outcomes that Quality Assured Practitioners need to be aware of are: understanding the importance of focused, goal-centred treatment and early intervention; being aware of the benefits of exercise and how to guide adaptations of exercise for the Parkinson's community.

Citation

OLIVER, B. and JONES, J. 2021. Exercise and Parkinson's update: are your patients getting the right dose? In touch [online], Spring 2021, pages 4-12. Available from: https://www.physiofirst.org.uk/uploads/assets/715be485-8f73-4e19-9e26bedef2200335/Parkinsons-final.pdf

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 18, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Mar 24, 2021
• Publication Date: Mar 31, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 25, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 25, 2021
• Journal: In touch
• Publisher: Physio First
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: Spring
• Pages: 4-12
• Keywords: Parkinson's; Exercise; People with Parkinson's (PwP); Physical health; Mental health; Physiotherapy
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1280034
• Publisher URL: https://www.physiofirst.org.uk/resources/in-touch.html