My father has Parkinsons Disease and his balance is deteriorating. Would physiotherapy help prevent falls?
After proper medication, physiotherapy is the most important treatment for Parkinsons Disease. It will not cure the condition but balance reactions, mobility, and flexibility can significantly improve with a personalized program. Q) My husband just had surgery on his leg and is recuperating at home. He is non weight bearing for 6 weeks and wants to return to work as soon as possible. Would physio at home help him to get on his feet faster? A) Weight bearing status is determined by the orthopedic surgeon and depends on the rate of healing and the type of procedure done. However, it is still possible to exercise to improve strength and flexibility at any stage of weight bearing. If he waits until the bone heals and then starts to exercise, the total rehabilitation period will be much longer. An in home exercise program during this phase of recovery will strengthen the leg, promote healing, and make him feel a lot better overall. Once he is able to increase his weight bearing, his leg cou
