Parkinson’s Rehabilitation & Learning

Individual Rehabilitation Programme

Individual programme takers can choose their preferred dates!

Lousie Fox - Parkinson's Intensive Camp - October 2017

Mary Deane - Individual Parkinson's Programme - December 2016

David Hunt - Individual Parkinson's Programme - October 2017

The Parkinson’s Individual Therapeutic Programme is a great opportunity to undergo intensive rehabilitation in a creative and energized environment. The programme aims to empower the individual by preventing the decline of motor functions, improving physical capacity, motivating the patient and improving confidence in social interactions and in daily activities, while promoting general wellbeing.

The duration of the programme can vary. A minimum of two weeks is recommended for better results.

The initial assessment will identify the patient’s problems and determine the individualized treatment plan and objectives to evaluate the progression after the programme. The rehabilitation team and the expert for Parkinson’s, PhD Joaquim Ferreira, will conduct the assessment and issue and Individual Treatment Plan which will set the intensity of the program and adjust results to the clinical condition of the patient. The Treatment Plan is a comprehensive approach that gathers knowledge from different areas, including: Neurology, Physical Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Neuro-rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Diet and Nutrition and Psychology.

Daily rehablitation will take up to 6 hours, according to the guidelines set in the Treatment Plan. Exercise programs cover different techniques:
- LSVT LOUD™ and LSVT BIG™ Program Parkinson;
- Nordic Walking Program;
- Hydrotherapy Bad Ragaz and Halliwick in Parkinson;
- Ronnie Gardiner Rhythm Method®;
- Parkinson’s Dance Program ;
- Parkinson’s Dance Program ;
- Adapted Parkinson Boxing Aerobic.
The Rehabilitation Team will conduct the Treatment Plan, adjusting intensity to the patient’s tolerance. They will continuously support the patient and supervise the treatment.

Educational sessions aim to explore strategies for better management of daily issues:
- Medication issues;
- Sleep disturbance;
- Common misconceptions;
- Exercise, speech, swallowing and diet tips;
- Balance tips;
- Non-motor issues.

Each participant must:
- Be able to endure a minimum of one hour of exercise per day;
- Be functionally independent;
- Not present major balance problems or history of falls in the last 3 months;
- Not present a degree of cognitive impairment that impacts daily living activities;
- Have a stable medical condition;
- Bring a medical certificate from a doctor (GP or neurologist) attesting that they don’t suffer from a cardiovascular disease or other condition that may preclude them from doing intensive rehabilitation.