Huntington’s disease affects movement and symptoms include:

• Uncontrollable movements of the face
• Jerky, uncoordinated movements of the limbs and body
• Slow and rigid movements
• Difficulty walking
• Loss of coordination/clumsiness
• Poor balance
• Increased risk of falling
• Difficulty swallowing

• Exercises to increase mobility
• Hand exercises to maintain fine motor coordination and gripping objects
• Exercises to improve posture and positioning to help support your body when sitting or standing
• Anticipating and minimizing secondary complications such as muscle contractures, pressure sores and chest infections
• Activities to increase muscle strength and muscle length. The physiotherapist can help with muscle rigidity commonly experienced in the later stages
• Transfer practice in order to increase awareness of their body position, spatial awareness and promote independence. 
• Assessment of the home environment and exercises to prevent the risk of falling
• Advice on the provision of walking aids and orthotic devices to improve independence