PARKINSONS (ALL SEVERITY) Tx-GENERAL REHABILITATION

SUMMARY

1. Assessment of degree of rigidity, bradykinesia, tremors, fine motor tasks, cognitive function, gait analysis, speech, swallowing.

2. Provide appropriate adaptive aids: weighted cutlery, easy reacher, long handled shoe horn, Velcro closure for clothing, weighted adaptive equipment.

3. Wheeled walkers are preferred to standard walkers.

4. Management of gait & postural instability.

5. Falls prevention; home assessment to modify environmental factors.

6. Cardiovascular fitness related exercises.

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