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. 2010 Aug 19;10:70. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-10-70

Table 1.

The ParkFit and the ParkSafe program

ParkFit ParkSafe
Intensity
Year 1


 Maximum of 19 physical therapy sessions based on problems and
disabilities as perceived by each individual patient; the systematic way of
tailoring goals is described in the evidence-based guideline for physical
therapy in PD
 Maximum of 35 physical therapy sessions based on problems and
disabilities as perceived by each individual patient; the systematic way
of tailoring goals is described in the evidence-based guideline
for physical therapy in PD
16 coaching sessions to identify and focus on individual beliefs and aims to
promote a physically active lifestyle
Intensity
Year 2 		Maximum of 23 physical therapy sessions based on problems and
disabilities as perceived by each individual patient		 Maximum of 35 physical therapy sessions based on problems and
disabilities as perceived by each individual patient
12 coaching sessions to identify and focus on individual beliefs and aims to
promote a physically active lifestyle
Specific Elements









 ParkFit Brochure:
• Education about benefits of physical therapy
• Identifying aims of physical therapy
• Education about the benefits of physical activity
• Identifying barriers to engage physical activity
• Setting goals
• Recruiting social support
• Sign a health contract to support patients in initiating and maintaining
physical activities
• A logbook to describe and monitor the specific goals
 ParkSafe Brochure:
• Education about benefits of physical therapy
• Identifying aims of physical therapy
• Education about the importance of safety when performing
daily activities
Physical therapist:
who treat the patient in order to obtain the aims of
the individual projected treatment plan
Personal Activity Coach:
who guide patients towards a more active
lifestyle		 Physical therapist:
who treat the patient in order to obtain the aims of
the individual projected treatment plan
Goal setting: creating goals to increase the level
of physical activity in order to obtain the half-
year-goals as formulated in the health contract;
goals will be evaluated as well as experienced
barriers and possible solving techniques
Ambulatory Activity Monitor: gives visual
feedback about the level of physical activity
during the day
Bi-annual newsletter: specific information about
physical activity, general information about
Parkinson's disease, and general entertainment in
order to facilitate compliance		 Bi-annual newsletter: specific information about
physical therapy, general information about
Parkinson's disease, and general entertainment in
order to facilitate compliance