How to Help Parkinson's Freezing Episodes: 3 Great Tips.

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present 3 techniques for helping freezing episodes for those patients who have Parkinson's disease.

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[KurtCallegari]

Have the patient correct their posture "stand tall" and take a deep breath to relax and "reset", then weight shift and march or step big.

[MizzNika]

New grad PTA here and I've recently encountered this situation, I'll definitely be trying these tips, thanks a lot!

[karens]

I have Parkinson's. No tremors, but I have freezing of the gait. So horrible. Thank you for sharing this information.

[-livingjesusever-]

This is fantastic, please share more Parkinson’s related health videos.

[ladonamolander]

I see one person said to use a yo-yo. I use a walking stick and just put it out in front of me to kick the stick up. It is that kick movement that gets me going. Also stepping back and swinging into a BIG 1st step sometimes helps. I have troubles with stopping and then getting myself going again. Also, I have better luck moving outside than I do inside, since I guess our visual perception is affected by PD . Thank you for all your help! SKOL!!

[michalpetras]

You gentlemen both help people so much by these very good videos. An excellent mission.

[annewick]

Also look up neurological entrainment which music therapists do all of the time. We are specialists as well and. I miss my interaction with other therapists. Everyone has their own cadence and pace.

[philcruttwell]

Yes...I usually select my right foot as the lead off foot. To get going, I reach down and pinch my jeans just above the knee. I then lift the knee just a little and that sends a signal to begin walking. Try it..good luck 😊

[derrickharmon]

I would have liked a little explanation as to what is happening in the brain causing the freezing to occur, and the logic of how the suggestions you have made overcomes those deficits occurring in the brain.

[moniquethibault]

Great tips. The one I use to help my husband is telling him to imagine he goes down the steps and up the steps and it works well he starts walking. Going down stairs is a continuous and rhythmic movement. It works for us.

[johntwork]

Another trick I've used is to try walking heal to toe or attempting to walk on a high wire. This seems to us a somewhat similar set of muscles and it works just to get started.

[marygifford]

I have found that it really helps to talk, and even shout at myself when i get stuck. Think about sending a big message and explode! I say step! or move it! I also count out loud as I step, especially on stairs.

[terrievanderloop]

Thank you guys for todays tips I have not been told I have Parkinsons but I do suffer many of the symptoms thanks again!

[Sals_Garage]

Great tips! Will use these at work in the SNF setting. Thanks guys.

[Lesparkinson]

Walking to the bathroom during the night is one of the hardest daily tasks I ever encountered

[skylick]

My wheeled walker has a bungee cord between wheels nearest to me and when I strike it with my shins (I wear shorts) it helps me take a longer more normal step without shuffling.

[satyanarayanachinta]

Hi hi during am suffering from a typical parking son. More Gate
And freezing

[keitymarley]

Parkinson disease is a very terrible illness, my Dad suffered from it for 19 years until we finally got a help and a medicine from Dr Madida that truly works that helped treat, cure and reversed all his symptoms completely💯…My Dad is well again🎉.

[Chahal]

You guys make the best videos. I have right paracentral disc herniation with mass effect on right side nerve roots at L5-S1 level acc. to MRI. Cobra/extension exercise increases my pain more. Can you suggest me any alternative exercises . Thanks...

[sandrasamia-sabahia]

Thank you for the tips! You both have told me more in a few min. than his Dr. i am looking for help for my father that recently moved in. Thanks!