The establishment of the International Parkinson’s Foundation Rehabilitation Medicine Working Group aims to develop a consensus statement on incorporating rehabilitation into Parkinson’s care. It outlines the best rehabilitation interventions across different disease stages in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychology/neuropsychology. Treatment strategies are adjusted according to individual needs and goals, a concept referred to as “multidisciplinary rehabilitation.”

For people with Parkinson’s, physiotherapists play a crucial role in areas such as movement, gait and balance, exercise interventions, and daily activities. Research has shown that physiotherapy can improve walking ability, balance, and reduce fall risk in patients with early and mid‑stage Parkinson’s disease.

In summary, increasing exercise and physical activity has been proven to improve non‑motor symptoms, including depression, anxiety, cognitive function, and sleep, though further research is needed. Incorporating behavior change and self‑management strategies into physiotherapy interventions is vital for maintaining exercise participation and optimizing long‑term functional outcomes.

As for what types of training patients can do, please refer to Parkinson’s News Issue 77: https://www.hkpdf.org.hk/content/document/101/[Web]%E6%9F%8F%E5%8F%8B%E6%96%B0%E7%9F%A577%E6%9C%9F.pdf