Clinical and Neurobiological Dimensions of Postural Alignment & Camptocormia Management in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic depletion within the substantia nigra pars compacta, disrupting basal ganglia circuitry and voluntary movement automation. Patients exhibit progressive bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremor, and postural instability.
Physical therapy serves as an indispensable clinical partner to pharmacotherapy. While medication replenishes neurotransmitter levels, targeted physical therapy engages prefrontal cortical networks to execute conscious movement strategies, maintaining autonomy and preventing secondary deconditioning.
