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Question 1

What are the common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 1

Tremor

Rigidity

Akinesia

Posture and balance

Question 2

Slow and gradually decreasing movement, insufficient recruitment of muscle force when initiating movement

Answer 2

Bradykinesia

Question 3

Bi-directional heavy resistance to passive motion

Answer 3

Rigidity

Question 4

Involuntary quivering movement or shaking occurring at rest

Answer 4

Tremor

Question 5

What is a good intervention for postural stability?

Answer 5

Perform large weight shifting with eyes open and eyes closed

Question 6

What is a good intervention for rigidity?

Answer 6

Perform functional movements in all directions (floor to chair, across a bench, reaching transverse planes)

Question 7

What is a good intervention for Bradykinesia?

Answer 7

Perform large amplitude movements with arms and trunk during sit to stand

Question 8

What is a good intervention for freezing of gait?

Answer 8

Use visual or auditory cues in a rhythmic manner

Question 9

What can be an early indicator of dementia?

Answer 9

Changes in gait speed