When Movement Slows, Life Doesn’t Have To
Parkinson’s is more than tremors—it’s a brain-based condition affecting movement, mood, sleep, and cognition. With the right interventions, function and quality of life can improve meaningfully.
Understanding Parkinson’s Beyond Tremors
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by changes in brain circuits that control movement, balance, motivation, and automatic functions. While commonly associated with tremors, Parkinson’s also affects speech, sleep, mood, digestion, and cognition. Early understanding and integrated care can slow functional decline, reduce symptom burden, and help individuals stay active and engaged for longer.
Parkinson’s Isn’t Just About Movement, It’s About Control
Parkinson’s reflects disrupted communication between brain regions. By supporting these networks, function can be stabilised and independence preserved.
Parkinson’s, Simply Explained
Parkinson’s occurs when dopamine-producing cells gradually reduce, impairing smooth coordination between the brain and body. This leads to stiffness, slowness, tremors, and non-motor symptoms like fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. Though progressive, Parkinson’s responds well to early, targeted, and multidisciplinary intervention focused on brain regulation and functional rehabilitation.
Symptoms
Parkinson’s shows up in both visible and invisible ways.
Motor Symptoms
- Tremors at rest
- Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
- Muscle stiffness and rigidity
- Balance difficulties and shuffling gait
Non-Motor Symptoms
- Sleep disturbances and fatigue
- Depression, anxiety, or apathy
- Constipation and autonomic dysfunction
- Memory and attention changes
Speech & Swallowing
- Soft or slurred speech
- Facial masking
- Difficulty swallowing
Assessments
A detailed evaluation to understand disease stage and functional impact.
- Neurological Examination: Assesses motor patterns, reflexes, balance, and disease progression
- Neurocognitive Testing: Screens attention, memory, and executive functions
- qEEG / Brain Mapping: Evaluates brain network slowing and dysregulation
- Autonomic Review: Assesses blood pressure, digestion, and sleep regulation
- Functional Assessment: Evaluates mobility, speech, daily activities, and quality of life
Treatment
Integrated care focused on stability, function, and independence.
- Medical Management: Optimised medication strategies for motor and non-motor symptoms
- Neuromodulation: Non-invasive stimulation (rTMS / tDCS) to support motor and cognitive circuits
- Neurorehabilitation: Physiotherapy, balance training, gait re-education
- Speech & Swallow Therapy: Voice strengthening and safe swallowing techniques
- Cognitive & Emotional Support: Therapy for mood, motivation, and coping
- Lifestyle & Movement Therapy: Exercise, yoga, breathing, and sleep regulation
Outcomes
Care focuses on reducing symptom severity, improving mobility and balance, enhancing speech and cognition, stabilising mood, and preserving independence. With consistent intervention, many individuals experience better daily functioning and improved quality of life.
The Buddhi Clinic Advantage
Integrated neurological care is designed for long-term function.
A multidisciplinary model combines neurology, rehabilitation, brain-based therapies, and holistic support, allowing Parkinson’s care to evolve with each stage of the condition, not just manage symptoms.
Clarity for the Road Ahead
Explore expert insights, practical guidance, and clear answers to your most pressing questions about Parkinson’s and its care.
Is Parkinson’s only a movement disorder?
No. It also affects sleep, mood, cognition, digestion, and autonomic functions.
Can Parkinson’s progression be slowed?
While it cannot be cured, early and integrated care can slow functional decline and reduce complications.
Do non-motor symptoms need treatment?
Yes. Addressing sleep, mood, and cognition significantly improves quality of life.
Is physiotherapy important in Parkinson’s?
Absolutely. Movement therapy helps maintain balance, flexibility, and independence.
Can brain stimulation help Parkinson’s symptoms?
Non-invasive neuromodulation can support motor control, mood regulation, and cognitive function.
Is Parkinson’s care the same for everyone?
No. Treatment must be personalised based on symptoms, stage, and functional needs.