{"id":74494,"date":"2025-06-05T14:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?page_id=74494"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T20:14:57","slug":"physical-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/what-we-treat\/physical-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Therapy for Parkinson&#8217;s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; transform_scale_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; transform_translate_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-100px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; subhead_font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; 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Walking may become slower, balance less steady, and movements smaller or more difficult to control. Simple tasks like getting out of a chair, turning around, reaching for an object, or climbing stairs may require more effort than they once did.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center, we provide individualized physical therapy designed to help people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease move with greater confidence and independence. Our treatment focuses on improving mobility, balance, posture, strength, flexibility, and overall function while addressing the unique challenges each person faces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Our physical therapist assistant completed advanced training in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsvtglobal.com\/LSVTBIG#:~:text=A%20Unique%20Approach%20to%20Better\"><strong>LSVT BIG\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> and has years of clinical experience working with people living with Parkinson&#8217;s disease. We continue to incorporate these evidence-based movement techniques into individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient&#8217;s unique needs, abilities, and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/contact-us\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;FREE CONSULTATION&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_border_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_border_radius=&#8221;30px&#8221; button_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;section-image-right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#16161c&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0px|0px&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f8f8f8&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0px|0px||&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;padding: 50px;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ul_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; ul_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|7%||19%|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|0%||0%|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|0%||0%|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>EVERY PERSON WITH PARKINSON&#8217;S IS DIFFERENT<\/h2>\n<p>No two people experience Parkinson&#8217;s disease in exactly the same way. While some individuals are primarily affected by balance problems or changes in walking, others struggle with muscle stiffness, reduced flexibility, posture changes, tremors, fatigue, or difficulty performing everyday activities. Symptoms also change over time, which means your therapy should continue to evolve as your needs change.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why we don&#8217;t rely on a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Every patient begins with a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation that looks at how Parkinson&#8217;s affects your movement, balance, posture, strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall function. We also take into account your lifestyle, daily challenges, previous injuries, and the personal goals that matter most to you.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your goal is walking more confidently, getting up from a chair more easily, improving your balance, reducing your risk of falls, or staying active with your family and hobbies, your treatment plan is designed around your individual needs. 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As the condition progresses, many people also develop muscle and joint stiffness, back or neck pain, shoulder problems, reduced flexibility, balance impairments, and a greater risk of falls. Previous injuries, arthritis, and other orthopedic conditions can further limit mobility and make everyday activities even more challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>That&#8217;s why our treatment goes beyond movement training. In addition to large-amplitude movement exercises, we incorporate balance and gait training, fall prevention strategies, strengthening, flexibility exercises, and hands-on physical therapy to address the problems that often accompany Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When appropriate, we also use specialized manual therapy techniques, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/how-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/fascial-counterstrain-therapy\/\"><strong><span>Fascial Counterstrain<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span>, to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore more comfortable movement. 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While physical therapy cannot stop or cure Parkinson&#8217;s disease, it can help improve many of the symptoms that affect daily life. Treatment may improve walking, balance, posture, flexibility, strength, coordination, and overall mobility. It can also help reduce the risk of falls, make everyday activities easier, and support long-term independence.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;When should someone with Parkinson\u2019s start physical therapy?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As early as possible, even at diagnosis. Early intervention with physical therapy can slow down functional decline and help maintain independence longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you offer LSVT BIG\u00ae therapy?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Our physical therapy assistant completed advanced training in <\/span><strong><span>LSVT BIG\u00ae<\/span><\/strong><span> and has years of clinical experience working with people living with Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Today, we continue to incorporate these evidence-based movement techniques into individualized treatment plans while also addressing balance, pain, gait, and other mobility challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can physical therapy help prevent falls in people with Parkinson&#8217;s?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Physical therapy can improve balance, walking, strength, and coordination. 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