Description

Parkinson's Disease Physiotherapy Specialized, evidence-based physiotherapy for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to improve walking, balance, posture, and day-to-day mobility—helping maintain independence and reduce falls at every stage of the condition. Who this service is for Newly diagnosed individuals wanting to stay active and delay symptom progression People experiencing slowness, stiffness, tremor, shuffling gait, small steps, or “freezing” while walking Those with balance problems, falls, postural changes, or difficulty with daily tasks Patients seeking to complement medications (e.g., levodopa) and neurologist care with structured movement therapy What the Parkinson’s Physiotherapy service includes 1. Comprehensive Neurological Assessment Detailed movement and gait analysis (step length, speed, arm swing, freezing episodes) Balance and fall-risk screening Assessment of posture, flexibility, strength, and functional abilities (getting up from chair, turning in bed, stairs) 2. Individualized Exercise & Treatment Plan Each plan is tailored to your stage of PD, goals, and any other health conditions. Common components include: Gait and balance training Practice of walking with bigger steps and better arm swing Cueing strategies (visual lines, counting, metronome, chanting) to overcome freezing Turn and direction-change practice to improve safety Amplitude training (e.g., LSVT BIG–style work) Over-exaggerated, large movements to counteract increasingly small, shuffling patterns High steps, big arm swings, reaching, and trunk rotation to “retrain” movement amplitude Strength and resistance training Targeted exercises for legs, hips, trunk, and upper body using bands, light weights, or machines Focus on muscles commonly weakened in PD (hip flexors, quads, glutes, back extensors) Flexibility and posture work Regular stretching for hip flexors, hamstrings, calves, chest, and neck to reduce stiffness and stooped posture Postural re-education to maintain upright alignment during sitting, standing, and walking Functional and task-specific training Practice of real-life tasks: getting out of bed, standing from a chair, climbing stairs, carrying objects, turning in tight spaces Strategies to make daily activities safer and less effortful Specialized modalities (as appropriate) Treadmill training (with or without body-weight support) Recumbent cycling or elliptical training for reciprocal arm–leg patterns Dance, tai chi, martial arts–inspired programs, Nordic walking, and hydrotherapy where available Exergaming and dual-task training for balance and confidence 3. Education & Self-Management How to use medication “on” times effectively for exercise Energy conservation and pacing strategies Home exercise programs and activity planning to reach at least 2.5 hours/week of physical activity, which is associated with slower symptom progression Benefits you can expect Better walking speed, step length, and arm swing Improved balance and reduced risk of falls Reduced stiffness and improved posture Greater confidence in daily activities and community mobility Enhanced quality of life and ability to stay independent longer Why choose PhysioNyx for Parkinson’s care Neurological physiotherapy with a focus on PD-specific gait, balance, and amplitude training Individualized plans that evolve with your disease stage and medication response Integration of evidence-based approaches (gait & balance training, resistance work, cueing strategies, LSVT BIG–style principles) Clear home programs and caregiver guidance to support long-term consistency