WE TREAT
Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease affects over 145,000 people in the UK, making it one of the most common neurodegenerative conditions.
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COMPREHENSIVE
rehabilitation
Parkinson’s disease affects over 145,000 people in the UK, making it one of the most common neurodegenerative conditions.
Common symptoms and disabilities include:
Tremors
TremorsBradykinesia
Rigidity
Muscle stiffness limiting movement.
Postural instability
Speech issues
Swallowing difficulties
Reduced fine motor skills
Cognitive and emotional challenges
WHAT IS
Neurophysiotherapy
Neurophysiotherapy and exercise play pivotal roles in managing and slowing down the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms. Exercise IS MEDICINE, it has been shown to have neuroprotective effects, helping to maintain cognitive function and mobility.
In addition to managing symptoms, therapy can also help prevent slips, trips, and falls, which are common occurrences in Parkinson’s disease. Our therapists focus on improving balance, coordination, and mobility, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall safety for individuals living with Parkinson’s.
Tailored physio programmes
Neurophysiotherapy programmes are tailored to address the specific challenges posed by Parkinson’s disease, including:
- Improving Mobility and Gait: Exercises focus on enhancing walking patterns and reducing freezing episodes.
- Balance and Coordination: Targeted training helps reduce the risk of falls and improves overall stability.
- Strength and Flexibility: Tailored exercises help maintain muscle strength and flexibility to counteract stiffness and rigidity.
- Posture and Core Stability: Techniques to improve posture and core strength, supporting better movement and balance.
- Cueing Strategies: Using auditory or visual cues to improve movement and reduce slowness (bradykinesia).
These personalised programmes aim to enhance daily function and improve quality of life.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Physiotherapist (PT)
- Gait training: Helping with walking difficulties and improving stride length.
- Balance exercises: Reducing the risk of falls.
- Strength and flexibility training: Enhancing muscle tone and joint mobility.
- Cueing techniques: Using visual or auditory cues to help manage freezing of gait.
Occupational therapist (OT)
- Home modifications: Ensuring safety and accessibility, such as installing grab bars or ramps.
- Assistive devices: Recommending equipment to make daily tasks easier, like specialised cutlery or dressing aids.
- Fatigue management: Teaching energy conservation strategies
- Fine motor skills: Working on hand function and dexterity to assist with tasks like writing or buttoning clothes.
Neuropsychologist
- Cognitive Assessment: Evaluating memory, attention, and executive functioning to identify cognitive impairments common in Parkinson’s.
- Intervention Strategies: Developing tailored rehabilitation exercises and compensatory techniques to improve daily functioning.
- Emotional Support: Offering counselling to help manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
- Education and Training: Educating individuals and families about cognitive effects and effective coping strategies.
- Collaborative Care: Working alongside neurologists and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Through these approaches, neuropsychologists enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Rehab dieticians
Dietitians provide guidance on managing the dietary needs of people with Parkinson’s, especially as swallowing difficulties or medication side effects may impact nutrition. They focus on:
- Nutritional advice: Ensuring a balanced diet that supports muscle health and overall wellbeing.
- Meal planning: Tailoring meals to individual needs, addressing swallowing issues, and preventing weight loss or malnutrition.
- Medication timing: Advising on how to time meals around medication to avoid interference with drug absorption.
Speech and Language therapists (SLT)
Speech and language therapists assist people with Parkinson’s who experience speech and swallowing difficulties, which are common as the disease progresses. Key interventions include:
- Speech therapy: Improving volume, clarity, and articulation through exercises like the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT).
- Swallowing therapy: Assessing and managing dysphagia to prevent choking or aspiration, and providing strategies for safer swallowing.
- Communication aids: Introducing tools and techniques to help those who struggle with verbal communication.
Supporting evidence
Research has shown that early, coordinated rehabilitation across multiple therapies significantly improves mobility and daily living skills. A 2020 study highlighted that combining physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy can accelerate recovery for people who have had a stroke.
Person-centered care
We tailor each rehabilitation plan to your individual needs and goals. Whether it’s overcoming physical challenges or addressing emotional concerns, your input and preferences are central to designing a programme that works for you and your family.
Community based rehabilitation
Recent studies, including a 2021 report in The Lancet, have found that community-based rehabilitation can reduce hospital readmissions and help people regain their independence. Our team works with you in your home or local community settings, helping you reintegrate into daily life while continuing your recovery.
Mental health support
Emotional wellbeing is key to a successful recovery. Our holistic approach includes psychological support, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), to help manage post-stroke depression and anxiety—both common but treatable conditions.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
In the community, people with Parkinson’s disease benefit from a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, where different therapy disciplines work together to address both motor and non-motor symptoms. Here’s what each discipline contributes to the care of people with Parkinson’s:
Physiotherapist (PT)
- Gait training: Helping with walking difficulties and improving stride length.
- Balance exercises: Reducing the risk of falls.
- Strength and flexibility training: Enhancing muscle tone and joint mobility.
- Cueing techniques: Using visual or auditory cues to help manage freezing of gait.
Occupational therapist (OT)
- Home modifications: Ensuring safety and accessibility, such as installing grab bars or ramps.
- Assistive devices: Recommending equipment to make daily tasks easier, like specialised cutlery or dressing aids.
- Fatigue management: Teaching energy conservation strategies
- Fine motor skills: Working on hand function and dexterity to assist with tasks like writing or buttoning clothes.
Speech and language therapist
Rehab dietician
Neuropsychologist
- Cognitive Assessment: Evaluating memory, attention, and executive functioning to identify cognitive impairments common in Parkinson’s.
- Intervention Strategies: Developing tailored rehabilitation exercises and compensatory techniques to improve daily functioning.
- Emotional Support: Offering counselling to help manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
- Education and Training: Educating individuals and families about cognitive effects and effective coping strategies.
- Collaborative Care: Working alongside neurologists and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Through these approaches, neuropsychologists enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Supporting evidence
Research has shown that early, coordinated rehabilitation across multiple therapies significantly improves mobility and daily living skills. A 2020 study highlighted that combining physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy can accelerate recovery for people who have had a stroke.
Person-centered care
We tailor each rehabilitation plan to your individual needs and goals. Whether it’s overcoming physical challenges or addressing emotional concerns, your input and preferences are central to designing a programme that works for you and your family.
Community based rehabilitation
Recent studies, including a 2021 report in The Lancet, have found that community-based rehabilitation can reduce hospital readmissions and help people regain their independence. Our team works with you in your home or local community settings, helping you reintegrate into daily life while continuing your recovery.
Mental health support
Emotional wellbeing is key to a successful recovery. Our holistic approach includes psychological support, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), to help manage post-stroke depression and anxiety—both common but treatable conditions.
NEURO CONDITIONS