Parkinson's Disease (PD): A Case Study

Abstract[edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Client Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Examination Findings[edit | edit source]

Clinical Impression[edit | edit source]

Intervention[edit | edit source]

Week 1 Strengthening Program:

Exercises Sets Reps Intensity Frequency
Straight leg raises in supine

 

2 8 2 second hold During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

At home 2x/week

 

Total= 5 days/week

Sit to stand

 

2 8 N/A During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

Total= 3 days/week

AROM shoulder flexion against gravity

 

2 8   Move at slow pace against gravity

 

Hold at end range for 2 seconds

During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

 

At home 2x/week

 

Total= 5 days/week

Glute Bridges

 

2 8 4 second hold During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

At home 2x/week

 

Total= 5 days/week

Heel Raises

 

2 8 2 second hold   During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

At home 2x/week

 

Total= 5 days/week

TheraBand Bicep curls

 

2 8 per arm Orange TheraBand During clinic visits (3x/week)

 

At home 2x/week

 

Total= 5 days/week

Outcome[edit | edit source]

Discussion[edit | edit source]

Self-Study Questions[edit | edit source]