muscle tone vs. muscle strength?

samik05, are you taking levadopa three times per day? My mom has had PD for the past 8-10 years and she takes it. Just this year has the rigidity really increased. She goes to physical therapy 2 times per week, the exercises work on both the rigid tone and the lose of strength in her legs, arms, hands, etc also on balance and improving her gait. Medicare pays for this as long as you are improving, which if you practice the exercises you will. The major problem with my mom is motivation, and needing someone to remind her what to do. She is 79 and her cognitive abilities are slowing quite a bit. Keep strong.