Parkinson's
Origami Rehabilitation offers personalized Parkinson's disease services conducted by trained therapists to address the various physical, emotional, and cognitive impacts.
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder with the presentation and progression of symptoms differing for each individual. Individuals with Parkinson's may experience symptoms such as tremors, limb rigidity, poor balance or coordination, slowness of movement, and speech difficulties. Research shows that rehabilitation and regular exercise can help maximize independence and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Areas We Commonly Support
Our team is made up of experts from various disciplines, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Origami's Parkinson's rehabilitation focuses on evidence-based, individualized treatment plans to maximize independence, gain the highest level of function, and improve quality of life.
Our experts are trained and certified to provide a range of services for individuals with Parkinson's disease, including PWR! Moves, LSVT BIG and LOUD, Vital Stim, and SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program.
How We Help
Origami utilizes a range of treatment methods and tailored services intended to address the physical, emotional, and cognitive impacts of Parkinson's disease. Our team has advanced training and certifications in specialized treatment, including:
An evidence-based program structured as 1:1 physical therapy treatment, 4x/week for four weeks, with additional home exercises. Addresses walking speed, step size, balance, twisting, and fine motor coordination. If initiated in the early or middle stages of the condition, there is a greater potential for slowing symptom progression; however, LSVT BIG can also produce significant improvements, even for those facing considerable physical difficulties.
Emphasizes large amplitude movements specific to the individual's functional complaint, such as balance, walking, transfers, and fine motor coordination. Treatment is progressively made more physically and cognitively challenging and can be tailored to target each person's unique symptoms individually.
An evidence-based program structured as 1:1 speech-language pathology therapy, 4x/week for four weeks, with additional home exercises. Addresses loudness, pitch variation, articulation, swallowing, facial expressions, and speech-related brain changes. Beginning LSVT LOUD before there are problems with voice, speech, and communication will often lead to the best results; however, it's never too late to start.
An evidence-based program that combines education for the individual and family, including 1:1 speech-language pathology therapy, daily home practice using provided tools, online practice sessions, and regular re-evaluations. The focus is on converting speech from an automatic function to an intentional act. The number of sessions is tailored to each client; however, a standard schedule is 2-3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions. A virtual speech therapy group is available for individuals who have completed SPEAK OUT!® individual sessions.
This therapeutic tool uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to reeducate the muscles required for swallowing and voice production.