Orthopedic Injuries

Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

The four primary symptoms of PD are:

• Tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face;
• Rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk;
• Bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and
• Postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination.

As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.

PD usually affects people over the age of 60.

How Physical Therapy Can Help

Parkinson’s Disease affects each patient a little different. Therefore, your physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation of your condition.

We then develop a personalized treatment plan to help you become as independent as possible and to improve your activity level. Your treatment may address some of these common limitations:

• Improve your fitness level, strength, and flexibility
• Develop more effective strategies to get in and out of bed, chairs, and cars
• Rollover in bed more easily
• Stand and turn to change directions more efficiently
• Improve the smoothness and coordination of your walking
• Improve your ability to perform hand movements
• Decrease your risk of falling
• Climb and descend stairs and curbs
• Participate in activities that are important to you

We are here to help. If you would like to learn more about our Parkinson’s Disease rehabilitation program, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

The clinicians at The Traveling Physical Therapist are highly trained in the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of orthopedic and sports injuries. We provide care based on the current best evidence and use state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment to facilitate a rapid recovery for even the most involved patients.

We know that getting patients back to their active lifestyles is a top priority, and that physical therapy here at The Traveling Physical Therapist is a great first step in the process.

Experience and cutting-edge modalities, that used to be only available to professional athletes, are now available to the community members we serve. We take pride in providing one-on-one attention, in a warm and caring environment, to each of the patients that come through our doors.

We see a variety of patients each with their own specific needs, daily demands, and personal goals. That’s why we take the extra time to provide a customized program to each new patient we see.