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  • Chapter 20 - Physical Rehabilitation of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

  • from Section 2: - Hypokinetic Movement Disorders
  • Edited by Erik Ch. Wolters, Universität Zürich, Christian R. Baumann, Universität Zürich
  • Book:
    International Compendium of Movement Disorders
    Published online:
    07 January 2025
    Print publication:
    06 February 2025, pp 238-251

  • Summary

    Physical rehabilitation in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) aims to restore everyday functioning and mobility through a multidisciplinary approach. We present and discuss the current evidence on efficacy of key rehabilitation specialties and therapies that contribute to improving everyday (motor and non-motor) functioning in PD. Rehabilitative therapies aiming to improve posture and balance, transfers, gait, and physical condition have been shown effective. Evidence that physical therapy interventions using for example external or internal cues is effective for improving gait and gait-related mobility is strong, although the evidence for improving upper limb function, speech, and swallowing deficits is still limited. Optimal intensity of rehabilitation services offered by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, as well as their active ingredients and long-term impact, need further underpinning to help continuing development and updating of clinical guidelines.