Parkinson Hastalığı Olan Hastaların Fonksiyonel İyileşmesinin ve Yaşam Kalitesinin İyileştirilmesinde Nörorehabilitasyonun Etkililiği: Bir Olgu Raporu.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological illness characterized by various motor and non-motor symptoms that can lead to varying degrees of functional impairment. Key neuropathological findings include Lewy bodies containing synuclein and the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, reducing the facilitation of voluntary movements. The disease is marked by bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors. Here, we present the case of a 56-year-old man who sought neurorehabilitation due to tremors, slowness of movements, and weakness. The rehabilitation plan was carefully devised with weekly goals. The rehabilitation spanned six weeks, during which the individual showed positive improvement in all measured outcomes. Virtual reality and exergame technologies have emerged as prominent tools for enhancing balance and gait in PD. Our study utilized outcome measures such as the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale, and the Barthel Index. Neurophysiotherapy plays a significant role in enhancing a patient's functional rehabilitation.

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