Treatments and therapies for Parkinson's

The main treatments to help you manage your Parkinson's are medication, physical activity and therapies.

Everyone's Parkinson's is unique. So different combinations of medication, physical activity and therapies will suit different people. Talk to your GP, specialist or Parkinson's nurse and see what works for you.

 

Find out more about treatments and therapies

Parkinson's drugs

Find out more about Parkinson's drugs and medication.

Complementary therapies

Complementary therapies are treatments used alongside conventional medicine. People with Parkinson's have told us they find complementary therapy helpful.

Deep brain stimulation

DBS is the main type of surgery used to treat Parkinson’s.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy can help people with daily tasks and manage Parkinson’s symptoms. 

Physical activity and exercise

Find out how physical activity can help manage your symptoms.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help people with Parkinson’s who may have problems with everyday movements like walking or getting in and out of a chair or bed.

Speech and language therapy

Speech and language therapists are health professionals who can help make communication easier for people with Parkinson's.