Movement Therapy
Restore Movement. Build Strength. Regain Confidence.
At Origami, our Movement Therapy service is designed to help individuals improve mobility, coordination, balance, and overall function. Whether recovering from a neurological injury, managing a chronic condition, or working to regain strength after illness or surgery, our team provides holistic, personalized, evidence-based care to support meaningful progress and support the mind-body connection.
Movement is essential to independence and quality of life. Our expert therapists use targeted interventions and specialized programs to help patients relearn movement patterns, improve motor control, and build strength and endurance, empowering them to return to daily activities with confidence.
How We Help
Our interdisciplinary team develops individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s goals and needs. Movement Therapy may include:
- Personalized movement assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Targeted therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination
- Balance and gait training to reduce fall risk and improve safety
- Neuromuscular re-education to retrain the brain and body connection
- Functional movement training to support daily activities like walking, reaching, and transfers
- Ongoing progress monitoring and program adjustments
Who Can Benefit
Movement Therapy supports individuals of all ages experiencing:
- Neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, MS, or spinal cord injury
- Balance and coordination challenges
- Weakness or decreased mobility following illness, injury, or surgery
- Gait abnormalities or difficulty walking
- Developmental delays impacting movement
- Anyone seeking to improve strength, mobility, and independence
Specialized Movement Programs at Origami
Our team is trained in advanced, evidence-based programs to support neurological recovery and functional movement:
- LSVT BIG®: An intensive, amplitude-focused therapy designed to improve movement size, speed, and coordination, especially for individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- PWR! Moves® (Parkinson Wellness Recovery): Functional, research-based exercises that target posture, balance, and mobility for those with Parkinson’s and related conditions
- Serial Casting: A technique used to gradually improve range of motion and reduce muscle tightness through the application of a series of casts
- Interactive Metronome®: A technology-driven program that improves timing, coordination, attention, and motor planning through rhythmic training
These specialty programs allow us to provide highly targeted interventions that accelerate progress and support long-term outcomes.
Serving Communities Across Michigan
Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for children and adults working to improve movement and mobility at our locations in Mason, West Lansing, South Lansing, and Grand Blanc. We proudly serve individuals and families throughout Mid-Michigan and across the state with specialized movement therapy services, bringing expert care close to home.