Exercise and physical therapy are important adjunct interventions to improve gait and balance impairments in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), as these features are inadequately treated by current pharmacological and surgical treatments. Here, Mak and colleagues discuss the long-term effects of exercise and physical therapy for PD, possible risks, recommendations for clinical practice, and emerging treatment approaches.
- Margaret K. Mak
- Irene S. Wong-Yu
- Chloe L. Chung
