IMPACT OF PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ON FUNCTIONALITY AND AUTONOMY IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE
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Parkinson's disease; physiotherapy; functional mobility; autonomy; therapeutic exerciseAbstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/gt.v9i18edespsep.0451
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that mainly affects movement, balance, gait, and the ability to perform activities of daily living, generating a progressive decline in the functionality and autonomy of affected individuals; the objective of this systematic review was to analyze the impact of physiotherapeutic interventions on functionality and autonomy in people with Parkinson's disease; a scientific literature search was conducted across specialized databases, considering research on therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance, muscle strengthening, functional training, and dual-task activities; information selection followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines; the evidence shows that physiotherapy improves functional mobility, balance, gait speed, daily living activities, and motor function; multimodal programs, gait and balance training, aerobic exercise, strengthening, functional training, and dual-task exercises yield positive outcomes, though effect size depends on patient characteristics as well as treatment intensity, frequency, and duration; in conclusion, physical therapy is a core component of comprehensive Parkinson's care, helping maintain independence, reduce mobility constraints, and foster daily life participation.
Keywords: Parkinson's disease; physiotherapy; functional mobility; autonomy; therapeutic exercise.
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