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Have you tried aquatic therapy? Because it takes place in water, which reduces the stress and pressure on the body, aquatic therapy is commonly recommended for exercise and rehabilitation. Studies have shown it to be particularly effective for people with early to mid-stage Parkinson’s disease, not to mention that spending time in the water can be refreshing, relaxing, and healing for both the body and the soul.
Click here to listen to a flash briefing of a column by Jo Gambosi about her sister’s experience with aquatic therapy, and be sure to comment below if you have any personal insights to share. 🙂 -
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I’m currently going through aquatic therapy for SI Joint, low back and hip pain. My neurologist said it’s also good for PD. I really enjoy it. The resistance from the water allows me to get a better workout. I have some balance problems, so I use a pool noodle to walk across the pool (part of the warm up).
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My wife, a PWP, fell in the kitchen. After 2 months in a rehab facility, she came home and aqua therapy was prescribed. It was the best thing for her to regain some mobility. She also has scoliosis and being weightless for an hour in the pool is very soothing for her. The facility was beautiful, and a trained therapist would be with her constantly. It was expensive, $400 per hour, and Medicare and insurance would only cover 2 sessions per week for eight weeks. We are considering self-pay, at least for a while.
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Hi Maynard, thanks for sharing. That’s a steep price to pay and it’s unfortunate that Medicare and insurance can’t cover more of the costs, but if it’s something that your wife finds really helpful then it’s worth it to pay out-of-pocket if you can. Was the facility/therapist/service recommended by your doctor?
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