Regional Pain is Associated with Functional Performance in People with Parkinson's Disease.

A study published in JNPT found that regional pain is associated with functional performance in individuals with Parkinson's disease, highlighting pain as a clinically relevant factor beyond motor symptoms alone. Physical therapists managing this population should consider assessing and addressing pain as part of comprehensive functional evaluations. The findings underscore the potential impact of pain on mobility and daily activity outcomes in people with Parkinson's disease.

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