View source for PARKINSONS (ALL SEVERITY) Tx-GENERAL REHABILITATION

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1. Assessment of degree of rigidity, bradykinesia, tremors, fine motor tasks, cognitive function, gait analysis, speech, swallowing. 
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<br/>2. Provide appropriate adaptive aids: weighted cutlery, easy reacher, long handled shoe horn, Velcro closure for clothing, weighted adaptive equipment.
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<br/>3. Wheeled walkers are preferred to standard walkers.
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<br/>4. Management of gait &amp; postural instability.
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<br/>5. Falls prevention; home assessment to modify environmental factors.
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<br/>6. Cardiovascular fitness related exercises.


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