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Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation (Detailed)

Multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation (Detailed)?

Parkinson's disease rehabilitation includes physiotherapy (LSVT-BIG protocol), aerobic exercise, balance training (BBS), gait training, occupational therapy, speech therapy (LSVT-LOUD), swallowing rehabilitation, cognitive support and pharmacotherapy adjustment.

LSVT-BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-BIG) is an evidence-based protocol for amplitude-based motor training; LSVT-LOUD targets vocal amplitude. PD-specific functional exercises include cueing strategies (visual, auditory) and dual-task training.

Goal is to slow disease progression, improve quality of life, prevent falls, support functional independence and provide mood-cognition support. Disease-modifying effect is limited but symptomatic and quality benefit is significant.

Symptoms

Bradykinesia (slow movement)
Rigidity
Resting tremor
Postural instability and falls
Gait abnormality (festinating, shuffling)
Hypophonia (decreased voice)
Dysphagia
Cognitive and mood disorders

Risk Factors

Disease stage and severity
Comorbid disease
Cognitive impairment
Postural instability and history of falls
Sedentary lifestyle
Pharmacotherapy fluctuations
Social isolation
Lack of caregiver support

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease
  • Worsening motor symptoms
  • Newly developed gait disorder
  • Recurrent falls
  • Worsening dysphagia
  • Cognitive and mood worsening

Treatment Methods

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LSVT-BIG protocol
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LSVT-LOUD speech therapy
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Aerobic exercise (cycling, treadmill)
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Balance training (BBS, multitasking)
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Resistance exercise
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Occupational therapy and home modification
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Swallowing rehabilitation
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Multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up

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You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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