Therapies for Parkinson's
There are a number of therapies that can help people with Parkinson’s to manage their symptoms.
Therapists are trained to provide advice and recommend exercises and treatments to keep you active and healthy.
Your GP, specialist or Parkinson’s nurse may be able to refer you to a therapist:
- A physiotherapist can help you with posture and movement problems.
Find out more about physiotherapy - A speech and language therapist can help you with swallowing problems and any issues with your speech and writing.
Find out more about speech and language therapy - An occupational therapist can help you do everyday tasks if they become difficult, such as moving around your home.
Find out more about occupational therapy
Different therapies will appeal to different people, so try things out and see what works for you.
Therapists are trained to provide advice and recommend exercises and treatments to keep you active and healthy.
Your GP, specialist or Parkinson’s nurse may be able to refer you to a therapist. Please speak to them before you start any course of therapy.
Complementary therapies
There is little scientific evidence that complementary therapies can slow, stop or reverse the development of Parkinson’s, but we have heard from many people with the condition who have found them helpful.
Find out more about complementary therapies for Parkinson's.