Other symptoms are:
- Unsteadiness when walking
- Reduced dexterity in precise movements
- Softer voice
- Reduced facial expressiveness
- Reduced sense of smell
- Swallowing disorders
- Disorders in the functioning of the autonomic nervous system (e.g., constipation, increased or decreased sweating, sexual dysfunction, seborrheic dermatitis)
- Easy fatigue
- Sleep disorders
- Slowness in thinking
- Depression
Parkinson’s disease has no cure to date. Appropriate medication for each patient or other invasive interventions, which can be performed in a limited percentage of patients, may slow its progression and improve symptoms.
In addition to bradykinesia and rigidity, patients with Parkinson’s disease present with abnormal posture (camptocormia), balance disorders, and gait disorders (walking with a broad base and small shuffling steps). All of these motor changes, combined with non-motor symptoms, lead to a loss of functional independence in patients.
What programs does ANAPLASI have for patients with Parkinson’s disease?
At ANAPLASI, patients with Parkinson’s disease follow a personalized Neurological Rehabilitation Program, which includes physiotherapy, special kinesiotherapy in the therapeutic pool, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in combination with neurocognitive therapy and psychological support, as well as regular dietary monitoring. This program can also include special training of patients with auditory stimuli, by specialized therapists, which contributes to the improvement of their coordination.
The goal of the integrated therapeutic interventions of the Trans-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team at ANAPLASI is to improve balance, gait, aerobic capacity, self-care ability, and cognitive deficits, ensure balanced nutrition, and also improve the emotional well-being of patients with Parkinson’s Disease. The ultimate aim is to prevent social exclusion and to encourage patients with Parkinson’s Disease and their families to participate in all activities of social life.
