Rehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease in Petersham

Parkinson’s disease

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Therapy designed to support you through the physical and functional challenges related to Parkinson's disease.

We’re here to work with you, one-on-one. Together, we’ll take the time to understand your unique needs, goals, and how your condition is progressing. From there, we’ll create a personalised plan to help you manage your symptoms, stay active, and keep living life your way for as long as possible.

Our specialised Parkinson’s rehabilitation is available at other convenient Sydney locations—Ryde, Penrith, and Collaroy—so you can access expert support closer to home.

Parkinson's therapy targets

Mobility and balance: Enhance walking abilities and reduce the risk of falls.
Muscle strength: Build and maintain strength to support overall physical function.
Tremors and rigidity: Improve control over involuntary movements and ease muscle stiffness to support smoother, more purposeful movement.
Coordination and fine motor skills: Improve hand control and precision to support daily tasks.
Mental wellbeing: Improve mood, confidence, and coping strategies to manage the emotional impact of Parkinson’s.

Your program may include

Neurological physiotherapy

Maintaining movement and mobility is key to living well with Parkinson’s. Our physiotherapists focus on exercises and techniques that help you stay active and independent.

Task-specific training: Practising real-life movements to retrain the brain, helping with walking, siting, standing, and moving independently.
Building strength: Tailored exercises strengthen weakened muscles, improving stability and slowing down further strength loss.
Enhancing balance and coordination: Specialised exercises improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls and improving ability to engage in functional tasks.
Improving arm and hand function: Strengthening and coordination exercises help maintain movement and dexterity in affected limbs.
Reducing pain: Physiotherapy helps alleviate joint and muscle pain caused by imbalances or improper movement.

Occupational therapy

Parkinson’s can make everyday tasks more challenging. Your occupational therapist will help you find new ways to maintain independence.

Adapting daily tasks: We teach practical strategies for dressing, showering, brushing your teeth, and even using your phone.
Personalised home advice: Small changes can make a big difference – our team can suggest modifications to make your home safer and more accessible.
Improving arm and hand function: Strengthening and coordination exercises to maintain movement and dexterity.
Energy conservation and fatigue management: Learn strategies to pace activities, conserve energy, and prevent overexertion.
Independence strategies: We help you develop techniques to continue doing the things you love for as long as possible.

PD Warrior® program

Designed specifically for Parkinson’s, PD Warrior® is more than just exercise—it’s a high-energy, neuro-active training program that helps you move better, feel stronger, and stay independent for longer.

Dynamic, neuro-active exercises: Targeted movements designed to challenge the brain and body.
Strength, agility, and confidence: Training that improves mobility, coordination, and overall movement control.
Symptom management: Evidence-based techniques aimed at slowing symptom progression and enhancing quality of life.

Exercise physiology

Using tailored, evidence-based movement programs, our exercise physiologists focus on rebuilding strength, restoring function, and improving overall health and wellbeing.

Enhancing physical function: Structured exercise helps regain mobility, endurance, and independence in daily activities.
Improving cardiovascular health: Aerobic exercise supports heart and lung function, reducing the risk of future strokes.
Building strength and endurance: Targeted resistance training combats muscle weakness and fatigue following stroke.
Enhancing balance and coordination: Exercises are designed to improve stability, reducing falls and promoting safer movement.
Supporting neuroplasticity: Repetitive, meaningful movement patterns help the brain rewire and adapt for recovery.
Managing fatigue: Graded exercise programs are designed to improve energy levels and reduce stroke-related fatigue.
Addressing chronic conditions: Programs consider co-existing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity.
Encouraging long-term self-management: Education and home-based exercise plans empower individuals to maintain their progress.
Boosting mood and motivation: Physical activity supports mental health, confidence, and a sense of control over recovery.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is highly beneficial in Parkinson's rehab due to the buoyancy and warmth of water.

Improving balance and coordination: The buoyancy of water offers support, reducing the risk of falls and allowing you to practice balance exercises with greater confidence, which is key to regaining stability and independence.
Increasing muscle strength: Water resistance naturally provides a form of resistance during movement, helping to build muscle strength in weakened areas, even for individuals with limited mobility.
Enhancing range of motion: The warm temperature of the water helps relax muscles and reduce stiffness, promoting greater joint mobility and flexibility.
Reducing pain: The soothing warmth of the water can alleviate muscle pain and spasms, helping to relax the body and reduce discomfort.
Improving gait and walking ability: Practicing walking in water can help you relearn proper gait patterns and improve walking ability by offering a low-impact way to work on movement.
Enhancing cardiovascular health: Aquatic exercises improve cardiovascular fitness, supporting overall physical recovery and stamina.
Enhancing mental wellbeing: The supportive, weightless environment of water can boost confidence and motivation, helping you maintain a positive mindset throughout your rehabilitation journey.

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