Evidence for early and regular physical therapy and exercise in Parkinson's disease

TD Ellis, C Colón-Semenza, TR DeAngelis… - Seminars in …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
Advances in medical management of Parkinson's disease (PD) have resulted in living
longer with disability. Although disability worsens over the course of the disease, there are …

Physical therapy and occupational therapy in Parkinson's disease

DLM Radder, IH Sturkenboom… - International Journal …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Current medical management is only partially effective in controlling the symptoms of
Parkinson's disease. As part of comprehensive multidisciplinary care, physical therapy and …

[PDF][PDF] European physiotherapy guideline for Parkinson's disease

S Keus, M Munneke, M Graziano… - The Netherlands …, 2014 - parkinsonnet.nl
6 Guidelines((“guideline”[pt] OR “practice guideline”[pt] OR “health planning guidelines”[mh]
OR “consensus development conference”[pt] OR “consensus development conference …

Views of women and clinicians on postpartum preparation and recovery

A Martin, C Horowitz, A Balbierz, EA Howell - Maternal and child health …, 2014 - Springer
To explore important domains of women's postpartum experiences as perceived by
postpartum mothers and obstetricians/midwives, and to investigate how postpartum care …

Defining the clinically meaningful difference in gait speed in persons with Parkinson disease

CJ Hass, M Bishop, M Moscovich… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: Gait dysfunction is a common target for pharmacological,
behavioral, and surgical interventions in persons with Parkinson disease. However, the …

Moving towards patient-centered healthcare for patients with Parkinson's disease

M van der Eijk, MJ Faber, S Al Shamma… - Parkinsonism & related …, 2011 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION: Quality of care is becoming increasingly important in the field of movement
disorders. Patient-centeredness is a crucial element of quality of care, but has thus far …

Moving from physician-centered care towards patient-centered care for Parkinson's disease patients

M van der Eijk, FAP Nijhuis, MJ Faber… - Parkinsonism & related …, 2013 - Elsevier
Today's society is changing rapidly and individuals increasingly favor an active role in
designing their own lives. Contemporary patients are no exception, but the present health …

Social impact of peripheral nerve injuries

DM Wojtkiewicz, J Saunders, L Domeshek… - Hand, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Disorders involving the peripheral nervous system can have devastating
impacts on patients' daily functions and routines. There is a lack of consideration of the …

Psychological benefits of nonpharmacological methods aimed for improving balance in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review

R Šumec, P Filip, K Sheardová… - Behavioural neurology, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious condition with a major negative impact on patient's
physical and mental health. Postural instability is one of the cardinal difficulties reported by …

The effect of Tai Chi exercise on gait initiation and gait performance in persons with Parkinson's disease

S Amano, JR Nocera, S Vallabhajosula… - Parkinsonism & related …, 2013 - Elsevier
Gait dysfunction and postural instability are two debilitating symptoms in persons with
Parkinson's disease (PD). Tai Chi exercise has recently gained attention as an attractive …