Aktivierende Therapien bei Parkinson-Syndromen

Improving Quality of Life and Participation

This book is aimed at therapists, doctors, and specialized nursing staff who wish to learn about the range of activating therapeutic methods for Parkinson's disease in the context of specific neurophysiological disorders. The reader will find a practical and application-oriented presentation of indications, the most important treatment methods, and their effectiveness for various symptoms such as akinesia, rigidity, and tremor. The psychosocial problems of patients are also discussed.

Integrated Treatment Concepts

For many individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome (IPS), essential functions such as balance, walking, speaking, and swallowing cannot be sufficiently improved through pharmacotherapy and deep brain stimulation. Therefore, integrated treatment concepts that include activating exercise methods such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, sports therapy, physical therapies, and psychosocial interventions are becoming increasingly important.

Preventing Pharmacoresistant Deficits

Clinical and basic research is providing more and more evidence that cognitive decline and pharmacoresistant motor deficits in the long-term course of Parkinson's disease can be slowed down by intensive physical training. This highlights the sensible use of activating therapies early in the disease course, even before functionally relevant disabilities occur.