Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions can cause movement issues, loss of balance, and muscular issues including:
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty standing
- Difficulty controlling body movements
- Involuntary body movements
- Loss of coordination
- Altered gait (shuffling feet when walking)
STAR Physical Therapy features several clinicians that specialize in caring for Parkinson's Disease patients that are LSVT BIG® Certified Clinicians. LSVT BIG® is an intensive physical therapy exercise program for people with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions. Treatments target the production of larger amplitude whole body functional movements while retraining the sensory awareness of the effort required for normal movement. The goals for these patients are:
- Increased function with personalized exercise programs
- Develop strategies for improved walking and movement
- Manage symptoms in conjunction with medications
To learn more about how an LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician can help Parkinson's Disease and other neurological patients, or to schedule an appointment, please contact one of the following STAR Physical Therapy locations.