Parkinson’s Disease

The road to getting your life back begins at Bodyscape

With your diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), you may have noticed a change in your ability to move including uncontrollable shaking or tremors, slowed movements (bradykinesia), balance problems, or stiffness in your limbs.

At Bodyscape your physical therapist will assist you with strengthening and aerobic activities that are beneficial for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

What sets us apart:

  • Our staff is composed of knowledgeable and experienced physical therapists trained to work with individuals with PD.
  • At Bodyscape, we believe in a personalized one-on-one approach with the same physical therapist allowing for continuity of your care.
  • At Bodyscape, we believe in a personalized approach with the same physical therapist to ensure you receive the best care possible.
  • Your therapist will assess your current abilities (flexibility, soft tissue and joint restrictions, weakness, balance, cardiovascular/endurance) and strategize how to best help you overcome the challenges in your everyday life.
  • Your customized program will include treatment strategies that focus on managing your movement problems specific to PD such as freezing of gait, bradykinesia, and risk for falling which can lead to loss of independence. We will also make recommendations for equipment when appropriate.
  • We will also provide education about PD and customize your home exercise program to enhance gains made in physical therapy.
  • Your individualized PT program will help you achieve your own personal goals, to address problems you may be having in your everyday life, and to allow you to remain as active and mobile as possible to ultimately improve your confidence and quality of your life.
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Our knowledgeable and experienced therapists understand what it takes to help you successfully navigate your day to day life

Ready to begin feeling better?