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The complaints associated with Parkinson's disease can significantly change your daily life. Physiotherapy helps you stay as active and independent as possible, with targeted guidance on movement, balance and fitness.
The complaints associated with Parkinson's disease can significantly change your daily life. Physiotherapy helps you stay as active and independent as possible, with targeted guidance on movement, balance and fitness.
The complaints associated with Parkinson's disease can significantly change your daily life. How this manifests is different for everyone. You can imagine that problems with movement are unpleasant, or that it is difficult to hold a conversation. There are many ways in which Parkinson's disease can affect your daily functioning. Despite the difficulties, it is important to continue with activities, possibly with some support.
In Parkinson's disease, nerve cells die in a region of the brain that is important for smooth movement. This creates a shortage of dopamine: the messenger substance that cells use to set muscles in motion. The further the disease progresses, the more brain areas become involved and the more additional complaints can arise.
Fysiotherapie Wennekers is affiliated with ParkinsonNet and has good contacts with other disciplines that have extensive experience in guiding people with Parkinson's, such as speech therapy and adapted sports classes.
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Balance and equilibrium problems, tremors, bradykinesia (slowed movement), rigidity (muscle stiffness) and freezing (feet sticking to the ground).
Memory problems, mood swings, sleep disorders, constipation and autonomic dysfunctions such as blood pressure regulation problems.
Reduced movement leads to a decline in overall fitness and muscle strength, further complicating daily functioning.
Changes in posture and gait pattern can lead to complaints in the neck and shoulder region.
The disease is primarily treated with medication. Physiotherapy is a valuable supplement when you experience problems with daily movements, such as walking, getting up from a chair or turning over in bed.
Targeted exercises and movement strategies help you improve your gait pattern, maintain mobility and continue to function independently.
Balance training reduces the risk of falling, one of the greatest dangers in Parkinson's disease.
Staying active has a positive effect on your complaints and prevents new secondary complaints such as brittle bones, constipation or heart problems. Strength and fitness training keep you fit for daily activities.
You learn techniques to break through freezing and gain more control over your movements.
Fysiotherapie Wennekers is affiliated with ParkinsonNet and follows annual training in the latest treatment methods.
Not sure if this treatment is right for you? Our therapists are happy to advise you on the best approach for your situation.
Reimbursement
Fysiotherapie Wennekers has contracts with all health insurers. Physiotherapy for Parkinson's disease is covered by basic insurance after referral from your GP or neurologist. Contact us for more information.
Answers to the most common questions about Parkinson's Disease
We focus on improving balance, coordination, muscle strength, gait pattern and transfers (such as getting up from a chair). We also work on maintaining independence and reducing the risk of falling.
Reviews
5.0 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
“Kind and attentive man, even though physio massages do hurt a little of course. Knows when something is beyond his scope — such as a herniated disc that cannot be resolved through physiotherapy — and is honest about it. Great guy!”
“Due to my ADHD I find it very difficult to keep up with exercises at home. In the past I had become enormously frustrated with physiotherapy and had almost given up. Thanks to Menno I have regained that confidence. He is very good at keeping it fun and challenging and is able to work around my limitations. Because of that I genuinely enjoy going to him and I am seeing noticeable results!”
“I am so glad to have found Menno! He thinks along really well, has a lot of knowledge and I can usually get an appointment quickly. Highly recommended!”
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Menno Wennekers
Physiotherapist & Owner
