Macksville Clinic - 2/12 Cooper St, Macksville, NSW, 2447 - Nambucca Heads Clinic - 20 Liston St, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Parkinson’s Disease: this is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition affecting the control of body movements. 

SYMPTOMS:

  • Trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw,
  • Rigidity
  • Stiffness
  • Slowness in movements
  • Unstable posture
  • Difficulty walking

HOW CAN AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST HELP?

An Exercise Physiologist can help by firstly assessing your physical capacity, movements, symptoms and goals. this will be used to design a personal exercise program consisting of:

  • Leg strengthening exercise
  • Balance and coordination exercise
  • Aerobic exercise

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