F. Staging 1. Bilateral or axial involvement without balance impairment 3. Mild postural imbalance Patient leads independent life 4. Bilateral involvement Postural instability Patient requires help with activities of daily living 5. It is important to remember that there is no cure for Parkinson's disease.
Treatment is only symptomatic.
No drug therapy is proven to prevent or stop the progression of the disease. Each treatment plan must be individualized for each patient and usually requires frequent changes. It is important to include in the treatment plan other modalities of treatment such as exercise, physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological support. A. Anticholinergics 1. Contraindications BPH narrow angle glaucoma GI obstruction 3.