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Frequently Asked Questions
Physical Therapy
11 results
Jan 07 2011
Q:Where can I learn "range of motion" exercises to help my mobility? (anonymous)Show Answer
Feb 11 2010
Q:How can I find appropriate physical therapy for a person with Parkinson's? Local hospitals do not use Parkinson's as an identifier in their list of rehab services. Is there another term I should be looking for? (AT)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I work with a person with Parkinson's that lives in a nursing facility. She goes to therapy twice a week, but continues to have little range of motion in her neck. Her head is often stuck bent to the right side. What exercises can I do to help this? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I understand that exercise is good forShow Answer
people with PD, but what is the most
beneficial kind of exercise? (anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am a Personal Trainer and have a client that has PD. are there recommended exercises or anything I should avoid. Thank you. (SR)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What kinds of exercises are the best for persons diagnosed as having Parkinson's? (AC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there any special physical exercise for the Parkinson’s patient? Does the disease have any psychosomatic basis, that is, can it be controlled by will power? (VV)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is anyone having any success or even trying physical therapy or massage on PD patients? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Father is eighty years old and was diagnosed about ten years ago. Because of his PD he is basically housebound unless someone takes him out. I am a nurse and know the benefits of physical therapy for patients. He was told that Medicare would only pay for a few treatments because Parkinson's patients will never get better but I'm sure that he is deteriorating because of his lack of activity. What is your experience with insurance paying for P.T. for patients?Show Answer
(anonymous)
