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Loretta, My mother's movement disorder specialist reacted in a similar way when she asked about physical therapy during the first meeting.). Because she is in early stage, perhaps the doctor didn't think there was a necessity for therapy here. But her recent experience with her weight-bearing exercise program convinced us of the importance of physical exercise -- her gait improved a lot. The exercise program director noted that lots of PWPs go for physical therapy, but he thought it rarely did as much good as it could. He believes each person needs a specific program designed for his/her specific needs and that the therapist should be a PD expert. My mother is now convinced of the necessity of certain types of exercises. Good luck. Debbie White [log in to unmask] > > In a message dated 97-09-30 04:03:08 EDT, you write: > > << Three times a week I participate in Physical Therapy exercises, an hour at > a time. >> > > So happy to have you back!! > In what way does the physical therapy help? This may sound like a silly > question but when I suggested PT to my husband's Neurologist, he said, "That > will be ok if you want it for him". Giving me the impression he was just > pleasing me but that it wasn't that necessary. My husband has pick up the > doctors attitude---They both feel that I'm not accepting the fact that he has > PD. Not true, I'm just the type to try anything that may work. He is doing > well. He works everyday & his PD seems to be progressing slowly. (but it is > progressing) Recently, he is having difficulty putting on a coat > etc------Also, his slow movements are questioned by people who don't know > that he has PD. > Loretta CG for John 65/6