Parkinson’s & Neurological Physical Therapy
Individualized care for movement, balance, walking, strength, and function affected by Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
Common symptoms and diagnoses treated
Slower movement, stiffness, weakness, freezing, balance loss, coordination changes, fatigue, and reduced walking confidence.
How one-on-one physical therapy may help
One-on-one treatment can practice larger, more deliberate movement, build strength and endurance, and create practical strategies for daily mobility.
This information is educational and does not replace an individual evaluation or medical advice. Seek urgent medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Activities that may be difficult
Walking, turning, transfers, stairs, dressing, community mobility, exercise, and participation in daily routines.
What the evaluation may examine
Walking pattern, balance, transfers, strength, coordination, endurance, cueing response, and task-specific function.
Treatment approaches may include
Amplitude and movement practice
Balance and gait training
Strength and endurance exercise
Cueing and task-specific strategies
Postoperative rehabilitation
Following neurological procedures or hospitalization, care is coordinated with the medical team and progressed according to current status and precautions.
Questions about this type of care
Can exercise help with Parkinson’s disease?
Regular, appropriately dosed exercise can support strength, mobility, balance, and function. The program should match the person’s abilities and medical status.
Can a caregiver participate?
Yes. With the patient’s permission, caregivers can learn cueing, safety, and home-practice strategies.
Written for patient education and clinically reviewed by Ryan Dooley, DPT.
Let’s understand what is limiting you.
Request a call to discuss one-on-one physical therapy in Palatine, or call 847-686-3962.