PT for Parkinson’s Disease
How will my PT help?
A specific form of physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease is called LSVT-BIG training. “It’s meant to help patients with Parkinson’s increase what we call ‘amplitude of movement,’” says Padilla-Davidson. In LSVT-BIG, you make over exaggerated physical movements, like high steps and arm swings. It’s a way to retrain the muscles and slow down the progression of hypokinesia, the increasingly smaller, more shuffling movements that happen with Parkinson’s. Ask your doctor or physical therapist about LSVT BIG.
What to expect at Cardinal Physical Therapy:
We will learn about your life and design treatments to support you in doing what you love. Golfing, playing with grandchildren and walking around while traveling are all goals we can support.
Our parking lot allows for close access to our front door. If you need support getting from your vehicle into the clinic, we are happy to assist.
Research indicates an ideal physical therapy schedule for most patients is 4x per week for 4 weeks, totaling 16 visits. This can be adjusted, if needed for the individual patients’ lives.
What do you work on in a PT session:
Support Groups for Patients and Caregivers
Norm Waitt YMCA Support Group
When? 2nd Monday of every month
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Where? 601 Riverview Dr, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Contact: healthyliving@nwsymca.org
402-404-8439
Siouxland Senior Center
When? 4th Monday of every month
1:00-2:00 PM
Where? Hamilton Blvd and West 4th St. Sioux City, IA
Contact: Sally Reinert: 712-253-2104 sreinert@evertek.net
What other resources could I consider?
Group Exercise Classes - These classes help to maintain overall fitness and stamina. Doing both PT and regular exercise is a potent combination. The Norm Waitt YMCA offers Delay the Disease classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00.
Speech Therapy - Attend sessions with an LSVT-LOUD certified Speech Language Pathologist. Contact us for help locating them in our area.
