Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation
Northeast Rehab offers Parkinson’s Disease rehabilitation at several of our outpatient neuro centers. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects various aspects of motor control within the body. When someone has Parkinson’s Disease, their brain can’t produce enough of a chemical called Dopamine. As a result, the brain can’t send proper signals to the muscles of the body. This can have a negative impact on a person’s normal, voluntary movements, including walking, using their hands, balance and even talking, which uses muscles of the larynx or voice box.
Our rehabilitation specialists combine physical, occupational and speech therapy to provide patients with specialized treatment in order to help them achieve optimal outcomes as well as substantial functional improvement.
LSVT BIG and LOUD
LSVT BIG and LOUD ® (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) are innovative therapy solutions for Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. Both programs are administered over 16 individual sessions of intensive one-on-one therapy.
LSVT BIG
LSVT BIG is a comprehensive, intensive physical/occupational therapy program that has been proven to promote strength, motor learning and brain function.
- Improves step size, arm swing and posture as well as one’s confidence with walking and balance activities
- Promotes independence with daily activities such as handwriting, cutting food and getting dressed
- Retrains sensory awareness of the effort required for normal movement
LSVT LOUD
LSVT Loud is an intensive speech therapy program that improves the quality of voice and speech for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. It focuses on increasing vocal loudness and is provided by a speech therapist.
- Enhances vocal amplitude or loudness
- Promotes carryover of learned techniques into daily communication and conversation
- Improves swallowing, facial expression, intelligibility of speech and brain function
LSVT BIG and LOUD
This four-day-a-week, four-week program can only be administered by certified clinicians. Sessions are individualized and based on the specific needs of the patient. Patients are offered free follow-up screenings to ensure good self-maintenance as well assess their ongoing function and any additional needs.
PWR!Moves
PWR!Moves is a Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation program that focuses on movements designed to target skills known to deteriorate in people with Parkinson’s Disease. The PWR!Moves can be practiced in multiple positions, made progressively more challenging, and can be used differently to target each person’s unique symptoms individually.
SPEAK OUT!® for PD
Parkinson Voice Project has helped thousands of people with Parkinson’s regain and retain their voices, minimize swallowing problems, and stay connected with their families and friends. The SPEAK OUT!® program provides research-based medical therapy through engaging activities that help those with Parkinson’s keep up the hard work through the years.
Loud and Empowered
This monthly support group focuses on keeping our Parkinson’s community members moving as well as speaking clearly and loudly. We meet the second Wednesday of every month from 12:30-1:30. If you have not been to the group before or have not been a patient at one of our Parkinson’s Disease Rehab programs, please call and schedule a free screening prior to attending the group. Call 888-950-9939.
Additional Resources/Links
American Parkinson Disease Association: www.apdaparkinson.org
LSVT Global: www.lsvtglobal.com
Parkinson’s Foundation: www.parkinson.org/
PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery: www.pwr4life.org/moves/
Parkinson Voice Project: www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/