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Dr Tabish Saifee
Queen Square Private Healthcare
At what age does Parkinson’s Disease typically develop?
Dr Tabish Saifee, a Consultant Neurologist at Queen Square, says although people as young as 18 can develop Parkinson’s disease, the average age tends to be around 60 years.
Transcript
So that's a really good question. There are lots of exercises and therapy exercises you can do for Parkinson's disease. And I think it's really critical that you do get involved. I don't think there's a one size that fits all and physical therapy or exercise needs to be, you need to find something that you find suitable for you that you find interesting and that you can do regularly. Things that improve your overall fitness, cardiovascular fitness, as well as balance and maybe even strength may be useful things for you. And these can be anything from Tai Chi, to yoga, to swimming, to going out for a walk. Finding the right thing for you and doing that regularly is key.
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