Theatre Is a Valid Add-On Therapeutic Intervention for Emotional Rehabilitation of Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Table 2

Exercises included in the physiotherapy rehabilitation program. Depending on the single patient’s motor and functional status, the physiotherapist could include exercises other than those indicated as basic exercises.

Activities	Basic exercises
Supine position (15 minutes)	Diaphragmatic, segmental, and deep breathing exercises; movements to the fullest range of motion of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist; postural changes to lateral and prone position
Seated position (15 minutes)	Muscle-stretching of scapular, hip flexor, hamstring, and gastrocnemius; active flexion, extensions, and rotation of upper and lower limbs
Standing position (15 minutes)	Standing wall push-up; pelvic mobility (anterior and posterior tilts); side to side tilts; pelvic clock exercise and ball exercise to facilitate sitting control; sit to stand transfer
Overground gait training (20 minutes)	Overground gait training (forwards, backwards, and lateral); walking on the spot
Balance training (15 minutes)	Weight shifts in both sitting and standing; sitting and standing activities on gymnastic ball