Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movements.

• Parkinson's disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.

• People with Parkinson’s tend to have slow movements, tremors, stiffness & poor balance.
• Parkinson's Patients usually have rigidity & postural instability and have difficulty in walking & getting up from bed.
• Additionally, non-motor symptoms like cognitive impairment, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances.

Parkinson's Disease & Indian Population :

• An article published in Time of India in 2022 quoted that India population can see a spike in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.
• Health experts say that India would see 200 % - 300% increase In parkinson's disease patients in next 2 decades
• Experts say the reason of increase in Parkinson's patient could include genetics, stress & poor quality of life.
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How Physiotherapy Will help in Parkinson's Disease :

• Physiotherapists are called as movement experts.
• A physiotherapist deals in managing the sympotoms of Parkinson's disease and improve over all functioning and quality of life of patients
• At Cura Advanced Physiotherapy Centers & Home Care Services, our expert physiotherapist take a in depth assessment of Parkinson's disease and form a customized & personalized physiotherapy treatment protocol for patients.
• Our Physiotherapists will work on :
  - Improving Mobility : As in parkinson's there is difficulty in movements, so a physiotherapist will work on exercise protocol to make the movements proper
  - Working on Strengthening & Endurance training : Strength training exercises will help counteract muscle weakness and prevent deconditioning which in turn can result in reducing the risk from falls.
  - Gait (Walk) & Correct Posture Training : Physiotherapist will assess the patient's gait pattern and start training of the same as in Parkinson's the walking pattern is shuffling pattern or they feel there legs are glued to the ground.
  - Fall Prevention strategies : Physiotherapists assess fall risk factors and implement strategies to improve balance, coordination, and reaction time, reducing the likelihood of falls and associated injuries
  - Pain Management : With the therapeutic exercises and modalities physiotherapists will relive the joint or muscle pain
  - Improving independence and Quality of Life : By maximizing physical function physiotherapy empowers individuals with Parkinson Diseases to maintain independence in daily activities and improve their overall quality of life.
  

Dr.Dhammick Shinde PT,FRCPT

Dr.Dhammick Shinde PT is Founder & Managing Director of Cura Advanced Physiotherapy. He is Certified Dry Needling Therapy & Mannual Therapy. He also holds a Fellowship Certification on Radiology Course for Physiotherapists. He also has expertise in Stroke Rehabilitation 

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