Treatment Centre
- Stroke Rehabilitation & Stroke Therapy
- Cerebellar Ataxia Treatment & Treatment of Ataxia
- Spinal Injury Rehabilitation & Spinal Injury Treatment
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
- Multiple Sclerosis Treatment & Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
- Treatment Parkinsons & Parkinsons Disease Treatment
- Guillain Barre Syndrome Treatment
- National Clinical Guidelines
Treatment Parkinsons & Parkinsons Disease Treatment
Physiotherapy has a key role to play in Parkinson's disease treatment. A common problem that people with Parkinsons Disease find is that their movement is more difficult, slower and stiffer than it used to be. Common activities that are carried out on a daily basis may not be as automatic as they were. These include walking, standing up, rolling or turning over in bed and getting in and out of a car.
There is ongoing research to develop treatment for Parkinsons Disease. The staff at the Manchester Neurotherapy Centre keep abreast of the evidence relating to Parkinsons Disease. People with Parkinsons Disease benefit from exercise and especially aerobic exercise. These specific Parkinsons treatments are incorporated into the package of care we offer individuals with Parkinsons Disease.
As physiotherapists we use the Bobath concept to treat patients with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions. This involves re-alignment of the body, loosening stiff joints and muscles to promote more freedom of movement and improving aerobic fitness.
If muscles are used less frequently they lose strength. As part of our treatment we give specific exercise, tailored to suit each individuals needs.
Another feature of Parkinson's Disease maybe a stooped posture which may contribute to balance problems. We can help to retain an upright posture which will help prevent or reduce the risk of falling. A shuffling gait can often present as a problem in Parkinsons Disease. This affects the quality of walking, reducing speed and confidence and also increases the risk of falling. The physiotherapist will help the individual keep their joints and muscles more mobile which allows the individual to have a better quality of life. It is common with Parkinson's disease to lose some confidence and feel lower in mood than normal and it is part of our role to encourage and motivate the patient and any carers involved through any difficult times.
Ultimately we aim to promote independence and improve quality of life by assisting and advising on how to manage Parkinson's Disease in the most effective way possible.