Care FinderHelios Physiotherapy and Rehab Helios Physiotherapy and Rehab Categories Counselling Kinesiologist Physiotherapist Description 1) Gait Training: Physiotherapists help individuals with PD improve their walking patterns (gait), reduce shuffling steps, and increase stride length. 2) Balance Training: Exercises focus on improving postural stability and reducing the risk of falls, which is common due to impaired balance. 3) Improving Strength and Flexibility Parkinson’s can cause stiffness and muscle weakness. Physiotherapy involves strength training and flexibility exercises to keep muscles strong and joints supple. 4) Improving Coordination and Dexterity Fine motor skills (such as writing, buttoning, etc.) can be affected. Physiotherapy includes exercises that enhance coordination and hand movements. 5) Managing Freezing Episodes « Freezing » is when someone with PD temporarily feels stuck in place. Physiotherapists teach strategies and cues (e.g., rhythmic stepping, using visual targets) to overcome these episodes. 6) Posture Correction Parkinson’s often leads to stooped posture. Physiotherapists work on posture correction through specific exercises that help improve spinal alignment. 7) Breathing and Aerobic Exercise Cardiovascular exercises to improve overall stamina and breathing, which may decline with PD. 8) Addressing Tremors Although physiotherapy doesn’t stop tremors, it can reduce their impact by teaching patients strategies to manage tremor-related difficulties. 9) Daily Functionality Physiotherapy focuses on improving functional tasks (such as getting out of bed, sitting down, or standing up) that are essential for daily independence. 10) Aqua Therapy Treatment Methods Used: Manual Therapy Massage Physiotherapy Resistance and Stretching Exercises Walking Programs Balance and Posture Training Area of Expertise 16 years of experience working with multisystem disease. Treated thousands of patients. Completed Training : Neuroplasticity, Balance and Plasticity, Irradiation Therapeutics, Vestibular Therapy, conducted seminar on Parkinson’s Disease. How to Register Online, Phone or Email Type in-person virtual in-home Cost free paid Language EN Address 56 Grand Ave N, Cambridge, Ontario N1S2K9 (opens in a new window) Hours Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Phone Number (548) 489-1009 Website http://www.HeliosPhysiotherapy.ca (opens in a new window) Email info@heliosphysiotherapy.ca Partager cet article : Report misinformation or corrections If you encounter any information on our website that you suspect is incorrect or inaccurate, kindly assist us in upholding the highest quality content by reporting it. Email: carefinder@parkinson.ca. Your feedback is important to us, and we are dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of our information. Supply Feedback