Quick Reference Cards (UK) for physiotherapists

The Quick Reference Cards (UK) provide standardised guidance for physiotherapists working with people with Parkinson's disease.

The cards directly support clinical practice at any stage of Parkinson's in the clinic, on the ward or in the community.

Quick Reference Cards (UK) and Guidance Notes for physiotherapists (PDF, 678KB)

Using the Quick Reference Cards

The Quick Reference Cards relate to best practice in Parkinson's disease. The 4 cards each cover a diagnostic or therapeutic process.

• Card 1: History-taking
• Card 2: Physical examination
• Card 3: Specific treatment goals
• Card 4: Treatment strategies

Each card fits on a single page of A4.

The clinician can print and laminate the cards and use them for quick reference.

Full guidance notes accompany the Quick Reference Cards.

Produced in partnership

We have developed the cards with:

• AGILE (Chartered Physiotherapists working with Older People)
• ACPIN (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology)

The cards are based on the guidelines developed by the Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy in 2004.