Parkinson’s Disease

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Conditions

Parkinson’s Disease is caused because people don’t have enough of the chemical dopamine. This is usually because some of the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine, have died. At present we don’t yet know exactly why people get Parkinson’s, but researchers think it’s a combination of genetic and environmental factors that cause the dopamine-producing nerve cells to die.

The most common symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement. But there are different types of Parkinson’s Disease, these are;

Idiopathic Parkinson’s
Vascular Parkinson’s
Drug induced Parkinson’s
Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Various tremors, including essential tremor
Wilson’s disease

Often having Parkinson’s disease leads to complex issues and issues that are caused by the disease. At Physio + Health Matters we understand this and have a team of specialist clinicians to support you in your rehabilitation needs. We have a range of options including (but not limited to)

Hands on therapy
Exercise Therapy / Home exercise plans
Hydrotherapy
Spasticity management / Botulinum toxin injections
Orthotics and biomechanics assessment
TENS, Ultrasound, interferential electrotherapy
Lycra suits
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Call Now
01676 533106 Email

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.