{"id":74494,"date":"2025-06-05T14:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?page_id=74494"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:25:01","slug":"parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/what-we-treat\/parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"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; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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These movement difficulties often lead to falls, loss of independence, and social isolation. Fortunately, research shows that early and consistent physical therapy can help manage these symptoms effectively.<\/p>\n<p>At our clinic, we use the LSVT BIG treatment approach, which is tailored specifically for individuals with Parkinson\u2019s. LSVT BIG is an intensive, one-on-one program that retrains the brain and body to move \u201cBIG\u201d with bigger, more purposeful movements. Patients are guided through high-amplitude exercises that improve walking, balance, posture, and limb coordination. 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Sessions are typically 4 times a week for 4 weeks, followed by a personalized home exercise plan to maintain progress. By working with a certified LSVT BIG therapist, patients benefit from a structured yet dynamic approach that challenges and empowers them.<\/p>\n<p>Many people with Parkinson\u2019s tend to move in smaller and slower ways without realizing it. LSVT BIG helps reset the internal perception of movement, so that walking faster, reaching higher, or turning more safely becomes natural again. 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It uses large-amplitude, exaggerated movements to retrain the brain and improve motor function, balance, and everyday movement.[\/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;How is physical therapy different for Parkinson\u2019s patients?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Parkinson\u2019s physical therapy focuses on movement quality, gait training, posture, balance, and overcoming bradykinesia (slowness of movement). Techniques like LSVT BIG are uniquely tailored for neurological rehabilitation.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I need a referral for Parkinson\u2019s 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;]In many cases, no referral is needed to start physical therapy. 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