Gait disturbances are common in Parkinson’s. Small, shuffling steps characterised by reduced stride length and walking speed is known as Parkinsonian gait. You may also experience festination, where steps become quicker and shorter, and freezing of gait, a sudden inability to move the feet forward. The good news is, there is a wide range of treatments that can help with gait disturbances, offering hope and reassurance.

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Parkinson’s Australia National Conference

6-8 April 2025, National Convention Centre Canberra, ACT