Health Professional Gde to Physical Management Parkinson Disease

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physical interventions with traditional medical interventions can significantly improve overall quality of life. Health Professionals Guide to Physical Management of Parkinsons Disease fills a void in this area of clinical management by comprehensively addressing the physical management of Parkinsons disease in a single volume. Written for clinicians, Health Professionals Guide to Physical Management of Parkinsons Disease will prove to be a useful resource for physical therapists as well as other health care professionals who manage patients with Parkinsons disease. The text expertly distills and blends diverse research-based sources with the authors own extensive clinical experience. The result is a concise manual that provides not just the science but also the clinical application necessary in the selection of physical interventions. The text begins with an introduction to Parkinsons disease and the umbrella of care required in the management of patients, giving readers a clear explanation of medicinal, surgical, assisted, and self-management strategies depending on the stage of disease. After laying this groundwork, the text continues by focusing on two types of dyskinetic movements: dystonia (which can influence posture) and tremor. Also reviewed is the use of supportive devices and adaptive equipment to minimize the effects of dystonia and tremor. The discussion moves on to balance deficits (Hoehn and Yahr stage 3), transfer problems, and the neurologic and musculoskeletal impairments that contribute to them.