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ObjectiveWe conducted a questionnaire survey to investigate the availability and quality of physiotherapy (PT) for Parkinson's disease (PD).BackgroundDespite evidence about the benefits of PT, there is no data regarding its use in Czechia.MethodsQuestionnaires were sent to 368 PD patients seen in a single movement disorders centre within two years (inclusion criteria: idiopathic PD, Hoehn and Yahr stage ResultsQuestionnaires were returned by 248 patients and 157 PTs. PT was prescribed to 70/248 patients. The effects were satisfactory in 79% and lasted >3 months in 60/64. About half of the PTs have no experience with PD patients, 26% reported 10 yearly. The most widely used techniques were neurodevelopmental treatments.ConclusionPresent PD healthcare model in Czechia is suboptimal (low PT prescription, non-evidence-based PT). Implementation of European PT Guidelines for PD and the introduction of an efficient model of care are needed.
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