Physiotherapy

Parkinson's disease

It is absolutely possible for people with Parkinson’s to live a full and enriching life.

Living with Parkinson's

The challenges

Living with Parkinson’s can feel really difficult, and many clients find it hard to come to terms with the changes in their life. A common challenging experience for people living with Parkinson’s is the feeling of ‘not being in control of their body’.

It can be a huge change for someone who has felt physically capable and coordinated their whole life, to increasingly experience uncoordinated movements. Often, people find they develop shortened fast steps in walking to counter the reduction in coordination and stiffening of the body’s joints. It is quite common for the entire spine to lack full rotation, making what used to be normal, everyday tasks more difficult.

Common symptoms

Do you have these symptoms?

Shoulder and arm pain

Involuntary tremors in the arms and legs

Loss of facial tone

Softening voice & speech difficulties

Changes in the way you walk

Anxiety, depression & mood changes

You don’t have to suffer in silence

you can receive support

There is a lot you can do to lessen the impact of this disease. Stiffness, short, sharp movements, balance, mood, vitality, loss of facial tone are all addressed within our treatment plan. Our specialised work on the Connective Tissue System can gradually restore smoother movement, co-ordination and support with pain.

Understanding the condition

About Parkinson's

Parkinson's is a progressive nervous system disorder that varies in intensity of symptoms with a unique presentation for each client. Recent research by specialists in the field state it is strongly associated with long periods of stress and long-term exposure to environmental toxins.

What is known is that the physical root of this disorder is in the brain cells that produce dopamine – a chemical messenger that supports smooth coordinated movement and motivation, these cells start dying off.

Recent research is showing that it affects people in the 40’s onwards and it is not ‘the old man’s disease’ as it was once considered to be. There is still a lot that is unknown about this disease, but areas of new and innovative research are exploring the immune system and hormonal effects on the body.

Within our clinic, we offer an incredible amount of care for our clients. Treatment includes the best evidence-based and new innovative research to support people experiencing Parkinson’s disease.

Many of our clients living with Parkinson’s live very full and active lives through detailed care and management of their disorder.

Our approach

Connective tissue

Kate, our head physiotherapist, has specialised for over 20 years in working with the connective tissue of the body. It is our connective tissue that allows the coordinated movement of our joints and muscles.

Our connective tissue is the main tissue that supports us with smooth, rhythmical movements as well as our overall vitality. The smooth movement is specifically supported by the connective tissue’s natural sliding and gliding movement within our tissues.

Client reviews

What our clients say

      
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   Jody Bladin 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate is such a compassionate, deeply caring Physiotherapist, who truly listens and cares for people.
Kate knows the body very well, with all its intricate workings and design.
She explains everything so simply and clearly and treats the body as a whole, not just in parts.
I love how each one of her specific techniques has such a gentle return of movement that I have found extremely effective.
As a result of seeing Kate on various occasions, I can now feel more space in my body, instead of the denseness and pain I used to feel.
Since knowing her, I have built a deeper, more solid relationship with my body and its posture.
I deeply value and appreciate Kate and the work she offers, and I highly recommend her to anyone, she is a very supportive Physiotherapist, that made a huge difference to my body in how I live and move today.
  
 
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   Linda Nation 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been seeing Kate Greenaway for almost 2 years now for lower back and hip pain and vestibular migraine. Kate has supported me with connective tissue therapy in addition to various physiotherapy exercises that have helped immensely with pain management and sleep. She is incredibly intuitive and her ability to read the body and determine the underlying cause is remarkable. She is deeply caring and very down to earth. Highly, highly recommend!
  
 
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   anne kershaw 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I injured my back a few months ago and was in a lot of pain and had limited mobility. Then I started seeing Kate Greenaway for Physiotherapy treatment.By this stage I was very fearful of reinsuring my back and so quite protective. Kate's treatment was gentle and yet extremely supportive instilling trust and gradually more confidence in my body.Massage and connective tissue release slowly and patiently(Kate's very patient) lessened my pain and increased mobility. Her knowledge of the mechanics and anatomy of the body is fantastic and my body has strengthened through the exercises given and correction of my posture.

I'm feel very fortunate that I found Kate and would highly recommend her.
  
 
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   Anne Broadbent 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The physio (Kate) at this hub is excellent. I have seen her for a number of treatments for my knees and recently for my feet. Each time she has done connective tissue therapy and offered exercises to do at home. The combination of treatment especially the connective tissue therapy has been extremely helpful in healing the pain in my knees and feet. Highly recommended.