Parkinson’s Treatments and Therapies
Since Parkinson’s looks different for everyone, no two treatment paths will be the same. Treatment typically includes some combination of medication, exercise, rehabilitation strategies like physical and speech therapy, and complementary therapies to manage symptoms and give you the best quality of life.
Here, you’ll find the latest resources that complement information in Section 2 of the Every Victory Counts manual (Chapters 7-11), which takes a close look at Parkinson’s medications, surgical therapies, complementary therapies, and more.
Parkinson’s Medication Guide
This page offers the most in-depth, up-to-date information about Parkinson’s medications, divided by medication category and including generic name, trade name, notes, and relevant websites for all listed medications.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has the potential to increase your quality of life in a significant way; however, it’s not the right treatment for everyone. In this webinar, Dr. Helen Brontë-Stewart answers the questions we get most frequently about DBS.
Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s
Conventional medicine has come a long way when it comes to helping people with Parkinson’s live well. Between the many varieties and combinations of medications and surgical options, many people with Parkinson’s have been able to find conventional treatment regimens that work well for them. However, the options to help people with Parkinson’s live well doesn’t stop there. There are a variety of complementary therapies that many people with Parkinson’s experiment with, under the care of their medical team, to reduce symptoms even more. Here, we share 19 complementary therapies that people in our community have tried and found beneficial.
Explore More Parkinson's Treatment and Therapy Resources
- Parkinson’s Medication Management for Motor Symptoms
- Medications for Non-motor Symptoms
- Medication, Protein, and Parkinson’s
- Parkinson’s Medications Awareness and Strategies
- Parkinson’s Medications: What Is Step Therapy?
- When (and How) to Consider a Different Parkinson’s Medication
- What You Need to Know about Formularies
- You Don’t Have to Have OFF Times with Parkinson’s
- What If You Can No Longer Get Your Parkinson’s Medications?
- YOPD Council: Medications, Side Effects, and Parkinson’s
- YOPD Women’s Council: Medications and Treatments
- How to Reduce the Cost of Your Parkinson’s Medications
- A Open Letter to PBMs from People Living with Parkinson’s
- Formularies, Insurance, and Parkinson’s
- Living with Parkinson’s: What Is OFF?
- The Science of Parkinson’s OFF
- How to Communicate What It Means to Be OFF
- OFF: What It Is and How to Manage It
- What Is Parkinson’s Dyskinesia?
- What I’ve Learned from Living with Parkinson’s Dyskinesia
- Do You Feel Isolated When You Are OFF or Dyskinetic?
- When Parkinson’s Dyskinesia Feels Embarrassing
- The What, When, Why, and How of Treating and Managing Parkinson’s Dyskinesia
- Surgical Therapies and Parkinson’s
- Davis Phinney Foundation Presents a Virtual DBS Forum
- The Latest Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
- Your Questions Answered: The Latest Advancements in DBS
- Life Before and After Deep Brain Stimulation
- Deep Brain Stimulation and Living Well with Parkinson’s
- An Interview with Dr. Helen Brontë-Stewart about Adaptive DBS for Parkinson’s
- When DBS Powers Down: A Personal Account of What Happens When the Device Stops Working
- An Interview with Michelle Fullard on Removing Barriers to DBS for Women
- The Benefits of Duopa™ for People with Parkinson’s
- How Important Is Exercise to People Living with Parkinson’s?
- Move It! Exercise and Physical Activity Are Key to Living Well with Parkinson’s
- 10 Tips for Exercising with Parkinson’s
- Living Well with Parkinson’s through Dance and Movement
- How to Increase Exercise Sustainment While Living with Parkinson’s
- Moments of Victory®- MK Chandler Shows the Importance of Exercise and Attitude
- Keep On Moving with a New Online Parkinson’s Exercise Program
- YOPD Council: Exercise, Community, and Parkinson’s
- Moments of Victory®-Zach Guza Knows the Power of Exercise in Living Well with Parkinson’s
- How a Bicycle Ride Led to Ground-Breaking Parkinson’s Research
- A Timeline of Jay Alberts’ Parkinson’s Research
- Lorraine Wilson Dives for Victory
- How an eBike Can Bring New Life to Your Life
- Ask the Parkinson’s Expert: The Cognitive and Emotional Benefits of Exercise with Davis Phinney
- 2018 Davis Phinney Foundation-funded Research Pushes the Pedals on Living Well with Parkinson’s Today
- Moments of Victory®-Tom Sheppard Slows Parkinson’s Progression with Intense Exercise
- What Role Does Exercise Play in Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms?
- What You Need to Know about Cycling with Parkinson’s
- How Sarcopenia Affects Quality of Life with Parkinson’s
- Ask the Parkinson’s Expert: All about Bikes with Davis Phinney
- Cycling and Parkinson’s: What We Know (and Are Learning) So Far
- Moments of Victory®- Eva Dances with Parkinson’s
- Cycling for Parkinson’s: The Long Climb Back from COVID-19
- How to Exercise to Get Results from Parkinson’s Exercise Programs
- Physical Therapy and Parkinson’s Panel
- Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s
- Parkinson’s Speech Therapy: Chat with Confidence
- The Value of a Team of Complementary Therapists when You Want to Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Speech, Voice, and Parkinson’s Q&A
- Ask the Parkinson’s Expert: Physical Therapy with Dr. Sarah King
- An Occupational Therapist’s Simple Strategies for Living Well with Parkinson’s
- Parkinson’s Physical Therapy: A Panel of Experts Weighs in on Why You Need It
- 5 Ways to Get a Jumpstart on Physical Therapy (Even If You Don’t Have Access to a Parkinson’s Physical Therapist)
- 6 Surprising Things a Parkinson’s Physical Therapist Can Help You Improve
- How to Find a Parkinson’s Physical Therapist Near You
- Parkinson’s Yoga Therapy for the Newly Diagnosed
- Dance for Parkinson’s: More Than Just Exercise
- Exercising Your Body and Mind: Tai Chi for Parkinson’s
- How Music Therapy Can Help You Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Art Therapy for People Living with Parkinson’s
- Using Poetry to Live Well with Parkinson’s
- How Laughter Yoga Can Help You Live Well with Parkinson’s
- How the Arts Can Help You Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Cannabis and Parkinson’s: What to Know about Medical Marijuana, CBD, and More
- 2016 Tai Chi Study Funded by the Davis Phinney Foundation Continues to Help People Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Using Music to Heal and Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Regaining Rhythm While Living with Parkinson’s
- Moments of Victory® – “Art in Motion” Helps a Dallas Community Live Well with Parkinson’s
- The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® for People with Parkinson’s
- How to Experiment with Your Nutrition While Living with Parkinson’s
- Nutrition and Parkinson’s – The Victory Summit Virtual Event: How to Live Well with Parkinson’s
- How Nutrition Can Help Your Anxiety
- How to Stock Your Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry to Live Well with Parkinson’s
- Stabilize Blood Sugar to Combat Fatigue in Parkinson’s
- 8 Homemade Dentist-Approved Snacks
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