Parkinson's disease knowledge check

Which of the following is the best method to reduce PD?

• physical activity

• stretching

• rhythmic rotation

• heat

Involuntary movements of the face, trunk, and extremities is termed

• dyskinesias

• dysarthria

• dysphagia

• akinesia

Which of the following is the most significant concern for your PD patient?

• postural instability

• cogwheel rigidity

• handwriting changes

• leadpipe rigidity

Parkinson's can be described as:

• acute demyleninating of the peripheral nerves.

• Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra

• autoimmune attack of the white matter

• wasting progressive disease caused by lower motor neuron disease

Which of the following activities is best to improve stride length for your PD patient?

• body weight supported treadmill

• tissue catch

• high knees

• all available answers equally improve stride length