‘Mind the gap’ - A scoping review of long term, physical, self-management in Parkinson’s

Parkinson ’s is a common progressive neurological condition characterised by impairments of movement and balance; and non-motor deficits. It is now accepted that physical activity is a fundamental for people with Parkinson’s (PwP), despite this PwP remain inactive. There is a social and financial drive to increase physical activity for PwP through physical self-management, however little is known about this concept.

Source: Physiotherapy - December 12, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sophia M. Hulbert, Victoria A. Goodwin Source Type: research