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World Parkinson’s Day 2014: Parkinson’s disease – treatments and therapies

All you need to know about Parkinson's treatment and aided therapies

By: Debjani Arora   | | Updated: April 11, 2014 6:51 pm
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Apart from medications and surgery one might also be recommended certain lifestyle changes, especially to take aerobic exercises or other movement therapies. In some cases, physical therapy that focuses on balance and stretching also is important. ‘Parkinson’s treatment often needs a multidisciplinary approach, that includes therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diet and nutrition, counseling, cognitive rehabilitation and creative therapies,’ says Dr Maria. The other additional therapies that might give respite to a Parkinson’s patient are: Also Read - World Parkinson’s Day 2014: Awareness is the key to fight this disease

Physiotherapy: This can help one manage mobility problem including gait, posture, balance dexterity etc. Physiotherapy would include exercises to improve mobility, help overcome side effects of medication and improve movement strategies.

Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy promotes good health and well being by helping patients regain their independence and adapt to disability. It also uses practical aids to help one with various activities and ways to adapt to daily routine and surroundings. This therapy has to be designed differently for each Parkinson’s patient depending on their needs and severity of the condition.

Speech and Language Therapy or SLT: Speech and language therapy help patients communicate to the best of their ability by treating speech, language and communication problems. SLT also helps people in eating, swallowing and drooling problems too.

What do they do in Speech and Language Therapy?

  • Exercises to improve communication on a one-to-one basis, or in a group
  • Advise on specific communication difficulties
  • Breathing and postural techniques to facilitate better voice and overall communication ease chewing and swallowing difficulties etc.
  • Tips and strategies to make a particular activity easier, such as — talking on the telephone, eating etc.
  • Recommending special tools and equipment to aid communication
  • Assessing and treating difficulties with eating, drooling and swallowing

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References: 

  • http://www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com/
  • http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/treatment/con-20028488

Published : April 11, 2014 6:45 pm | Updated:April 11, 2014 6:51 pm
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