1. Improves Mobility and Gait
- Helps counteract the shuffling walk, freezing episodes, and slowness of movement (bradykinesia).
- Gait training with cues (visual/auditory) improves step length and rhythm.
2. Enhances Balance and Prevents Falls
- Parkinson’s patients are prone to falls due to poor postural control.
- Physios use balance exercises, core strengthening, and dynamic stability drills.
3. Maintains Muscle Strength and Flexibility
- Helps prevent muscle rigidity and joint contractures.
- Stretching routines, strength exercises for lower limbs, and resistance band workouts are common.
4. Improves Posture
- Parkinson’s often causes a stooped posture.
- Postural re-education and spinal extension exercises help maintain upright posture.
5. Enhances Functional Independence
- Training in daily activities (sit-to-stand, turning in bed, dressing).
- Occupational physiotherapy may be included to adapt to daily challenges.
6. Speech and Breathing
- Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises improve respiratory function.
- Voice exercises are often done in collaboration with speech therapists.
Physiotherapy Techniques Used
- LSVT BIG Therapy – Large amplitude movements to improve speed and quality.
- Treadmill Training
- Tai Chi or Yoga for balance
- Cueing strategies – Using rhythmic cues to overcome freezing.
- Home exercise programs to maintain gains.
Patient Story
Mr. Sharma, 65, had difficulty walking, frequent falls, and tremors. After 6 weeks of guided physiotherapy (balance training, posture work, and walking with visual cues), he began walking independently at home and reported fewer freezing episodes.
पार्किंसन एक प्रगतिशील रोग है, लेकिन फिजियोथेरेपी इसके लक्षणों को धीमा कर सकती है और जीवन की गुणवत्ता सुधार सकती है।
फिजियोथेरेपी के लाभ:
- चलने में सुधार (फ्रीजिंग, धीमी चाल का इलाज)
- गिरने से बचाव (बैलेंस एक्सरसाइज से)
- मांसपेशियों की ताकत और लचीलापन बढ़ाना
- सही मुद्रा में सुधार
- दैनिक कार्यों को आसान बनाना
- सांस लेने की क्षमता और आवाज़ में सुधार
पेशेंट स्टोरी:
65 वर्षीय श्री शर्मा को चलने में दिक्कत और गिरने की समस्या थी। 6 हफ्तों की फिजियोथेरेपी के बाद वे घर में बिना सहारे चलने लगे और फ्रीजिंग एपिसोड कम हुए।
