049 Physical Therapy
Episode description
This is the first of our three-part series on the rehab therapies – physical, occupational and speech. All three of these therapies are extremely important throughout our journey with Parkinson’s disease. Most people with Parkinson’s will end up interacting with all three and the trained professionals in each discipline. Up first, physical therapy or PT. This might be the one you think of first when you think of rehab or symptoms associated with Parkinson’s. You may see your physical therapist more frequently than your neurologist some years, so it is important you understand the benefits and goals. We speak with a Doctor of Physical Therapy about the role of PT in our health outcomes and what to expect. We also speak with a person with Parkinson’s about her experience. Please listen on.
Links to find a physical therapist in your area who specializes in Parkinson's disease: