Fig. 1.

PD continuum of care. After an initial diagnosis, primarily based on a history and motor examination, and potentially supplemented by neuroimaging and L-Dopa challenge results, patients enter the care continuum. Symptoms are monitored periodically, and treatments are adjusted depending on patient response. Treatment depends on symptom type and severity and might include pharmacological, Physical Therapy (PT), neuromodulation, and/or surgical interventions. Continued assessments are a fundamental component of the PD care continuum