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Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack

Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can affect your movement and quality of life. You may be aware that Parkinson’s affects your muscle movement. This happens because of the irregular communication between your brain and muscles. As you age or your Parkinson’s progresses, you may notice symptoms of your Parkinson’s increasing. 

With Parkinson’s, you may experience movement issues, difficulty with your mental health, disordered sleep, increased pain and other issues. There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but Parkinson’s Physical Therapy Services can improve your symptoms and give you a better quality of life. 

Exercise is vital for a healthy life for everyone. However, Parkinson’s affects your mobility, so how can you get your exercise in? Moving your body in a guided manner with Dr. Susan’s Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack is therapeutic if you have Parkinson’s, and can improve your movement!

What is Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack? 

There’s hope for a brighter and more active future if you live with Parkinson’s! You can live life to the fullest with Parkinson’s Physical Therapy Services by Dr. Susan Thomas at Balanced Gait. Can you picture yourself moving effortlessly at brunches, meeting your friends, and interacting with colleagues at work? Life will be awesome when you can get around mostly unassisted! 

Balanced Gait provides you with personalized Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack. 

You can improve your quality of life and decrease the effect of certain Parkinson’s symptoms with Parkinson’s Physical Therapy. Dr. Susan offers physiotherapy specifically created for Parkinson’s that offers relief for your muscles affected by Parkinson’s.

Types of Parkinson’s Physical Therapy 

At Balanced Gait, we offer you Parkinson’s Physical Therapy that is backed by medical evidence. Our Parkinson’s Physical Therapy in Commack is on a one-on-one basis with Dr. Susan. Dr. Susan will assess your physical health pertaining to Parkinson’s and then customize a rehabilitation program to address your challenges and target your goals!

LSVT Physical Therapy 

Dr. Susan is trained in the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for Parkinson’s. Dr. Susan will create a movement plan for you that includes specific physical movements to train relevant muscle groups. This program helps strengthen your muscles. In addition, LSVT arrests the progression of hypokinesia, which is a common symptom of Parkinson’s.

Our goal at Balanced Gait is to provide you with the highest quality care that’s caring and effective, no matter what stage of Parkinson’s you have.

Rock Steady Boxing 

Rock Steady Boxing is a no-contact spin on boxing, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. The focus of Rock Steady Boxing is on gross motor development, improving balance, and steadying core strength. Positive movement in Rock Steady Boxing can improve your range of motion, flexibility, posture, gait, and daily tasks.

About Dr. Susan Thomas 

  • 20 years experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Success working with clients with neurological deficits and Parkinson’s disease
  • Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation of neurological diagnosis  such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome 
  • Certified LSVT BIG and PWR clinician

 

Other Balanced Gait Services 

  • Physical therapy services for neurological disorders 
  • One-on-one Physical Therapy Services for patients with Parkinson’s
  • Neurological Physical Therapy 

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