- therapy services are important for people with PD
- includes
- physiotherapy
- ocupational therapy
- speech and language therapy (follow link)
- dietician
- psychological therapy
First Steps
- does your patient require:
- info on PD management?
- local PD services?
- self management options?
- social and charitable support
- Parkinson's UK information
- consider referal to self management programme
PD Specific Issues
- difficulties with transfers
- freezing and festination
- reduced bed mobility
- impared posture and movement
- reduced social, community and exercise engagement
- struggling to maintain employment
- refer to neuro physio
- refer to neuro OT
Generalized Impairments
- reduction in mobility
- reduced independence in ADLs
- difficulty with steps, stairs and access
- multiple co-morbidities
- refer for home ADL assessment
- refer to Community Physio
- refer to intermediate care team for short duration intervention
