Question 1

What exercises are best for Parkinson's at home?

Accepted Answer

A daily mix of balance work (sit-to-stand, weight shifts, heel-to-toe), lower-limb strength (chair squats, step-ups, calf raises), posture and trunk rotation, and large amplitude movements like big steps and big arm swings. Clear the plan with the treating neurologist or physiotherapist first.

Question 2

What is freezing of gait and how do you stop it?

Accepted Answer

Freezing of gait is a sudden, brief inability to step forward, often at doorways or turns. It responds to cueing: counting out loud, stepping to a beat, stepping over a line on the floor, or shifting weight side to side before the next step.

Question 3

Can exercise cure Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

No. Parkinson's has no cure. Regular exercise may help maintain mobility, balance and independence and may lower fall risk, so it is a core part of managing the condition alongside medical care.

Question 4

How often should someone with Parkinson's exercise?

Accepted Answer

Most guidance points to some movement on most days of the week, broken into shorter sessions if needed. A home physiotherapist sets the right volume and progression for the individual.

Question 5

Is it safe to do these exercises without a physiotherapist?

Accepted Answer

Gentle balance and strength work is generally safe with supervision, but a person with Parkinson's is at higher fall risk. An assessment by a DPT, MSc Speech Therapy, German-certified Lymphedema Physiotherapist, DHA & MOH licensed sets a graded, safe plan, and a trained caregiver can then run it daily between visits.

Question 6

How much does home physiotherapy cost in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

BestDOC home physiotherapy starts from AED 350 for a 60-minute session with a DPT, MSc Speech Therapy, German-certified Lymphedema Physiotherapist, DHA & MOH licensed, with the same physiotherapist returning for continuity.