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Parkinson's DiseaseHow can physiotherapy treat Parkinson’s Disease?At River East Physiotherapy, we take an exercise-based approach to treating Parkinson’s Disease. When working with clients, our physiotherapists draw on their university training in neurological rehabilitation, and some also have advanced training in Parkinson’s Disease completed with NeurofitBC. There is growing scientific evidence that exercise is an essential complement to the medical management of Parkinson’s symptoms. For example, a recent Canadian medical guideline for treating Parkinson’s disease concludes:
What services do you offer for clients with Parkinson’s?We offer four main services:
We also partner with U-Turn Parkinson's, a Parkinson's Wellness Centre in Winnipeg that provides group fitness classes and other services for people living with Parkinson's. I am living with Parkinson's Disease. How often should I see a physiotherapist?For assessments, treatments, and group exercise classes, every individual is different. You and your physiotherapist will decide together what is right for you. That said, it is generally recommended for people living with Parkinson’s to have a one-on-one treatment with a physiotherapist at least every six months. This allows you to track your progress and adjust your exercise program accordingly. It also allows your physiotherapist to provide an ongoing update to your physician, neurologist, or other members of your health care team on how you are progressing, to inform their treatment as well. For group exercise classes, this depends on your regular exercise program. In general, people living with Parkinson’s require high intensity exercise for 30 to 60 minutes a day, five days a week, in order to see improvements from exercise. Group exercise classes, such as the Rock Steady Boxing classes lead by U-Turn Parkinson’s, are an excellent way for you to achieve the intensity required. Plus, they’re fun! Our clinic also offers neurological rehab classes which are great for people living with Parkinson's. Learn more about our in-clinic classes here. Source: American College of Sports Medicine and the Parkinson's Foundation
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